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A couple of years ago my daughter was fifteen years old. For any of you who have teens (especially girls), you probably know many of them like to spend money. Often friends would ask, “How is your daughter so savvy about money?” She finds ways to earn money. She uses coupons and finds sales. She [...]
Every child with special needs is still a child at heart. No matter what issues, conditions, diagnoses or disabilities help educators, parents, and professionals figure out how to teach and reach a child, there is also an individual there who has his or her own interests, favorites, and delights. As parents, we do everything we [...]
Lots of the kids in our Social Adventures Groups have trouble dealing with disappointment. They don’t like to lose, they don’t like it when they can’t be first at something and they don’t like it when a couple of kids raise their hands to answer a question and they don’t get called on. In [...]
The benefits of yoga seem to be numberless. Every person has a different reason why they practice yoga or even a different idea of why others practice yoga. Common responses are for flexibility, relaxation, or general fitness. However, those are just a few key points. When working with children, yoga can be used to build [...]
It was a beautiful day as I cheerily loaded my kids in the car to take my youngest son, Jake, to Occupational Therapy. He eagerly climbed his 7-year-old body into his car seat. Jake LOVED to “go see Amy,” his therapist, because there is an indoor gym area, lots of fun swings and large motor [...]
There is a saying, “love makes the world go round,” but for real it is NOT love. Instead, it is hidden curriculum that makes the world go round! Any autistic adult will tell you that not automatically understanding hidden curriculum will pose numerous social difficulties in every day life! What is Hidden Curriculum? Hidden curriculum [...]
“My child’s speech therapist wants to introduce PECS (picture exchange systems) while my ABA lead therapist wants to stick to modified sign language. My child already knows very limited sign language that is unique to my child’s needs. The therapists are arguing that ‘their’ method will lead to faster vocalization. PECS is universal. Where my [...]
Whether your child is a toddler or an adult, there is always room to focus on personal hygiene. For many, taking care of one’s personal needs can be challenging and/or seen as unnecessary by the individual. It’s up to us to help them understand why proper hygiene is important while giving them the skills they [...]
When you are saying these words, what you want most desperately is for someone, ANYONE, to help you figure out how to get your kid to stop smearing poo. Stop touching it, playing in it, smearing it, eating it, and so forth – how can I get my child to just leave it alone?!? While [...]
When on the spectrum, connecting with others with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be incredibly supportive. The support stems from the simple fact that we understand each other and can offer unconditional acceptance. I find I turn to those on the spectrum if I have a particularly bad day with meltdowns, sensory overload, anxiety, [...]
