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Helping a Child with Autism Honor Mom on Mother’s Day
May brings extra stress to a child with autism because Mother’s Day can actually be a challenge. One year, I forgot to write a card or make something special for my mom and I will never do that again. Moms certainly want to feel appreciated on their special day of the year but for me, [...]
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My Child has CAS Part I: What On Earth Is CAS, and Who Has It?
Have you been told that your child has CAS (Childhood Apraxia of Speech)? Have you had difficulty understanding what this is and what to do about it? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This three-part article series will cover: The definition of CAS and who has it (Part I) The specific characteristics that distinguish CAS from other [...]
Special Education and the Home Schooled Child
Parents choose to enroll their children in home school programs for a variety of reasons. Some feel their child’s needs are best met at home, some desire the small structured environment, some do not want their child exposed to the standardized requirements of public school, or it could even be that the child is involved in [...]
Three Easy Ways to Meet the Sensory Needs of Teens
I think all of us who work with kids with sensory processing issues feel helpless at times in meeting the needs of tweens and teens. In fact, one of the most common questions I get is “What works for teens with sensory issues who aren’t willing to do any sensory activities?!” I wish I had [...]
Mommy, It’s Not Fair! A Glimpse at the Sibling Experience
“You always sit with Jonny while he does his homework, why won’t you play with me?” “How come I can’t have Dana come over after school to play just because Sam has homework to do?” “Mommy, get Henry out of my room, NOW” Balancing Time with Your Children If you have a more than one [...]
A Look at Fatty Acids, Processed Foods and Behavior
A recent study uncovers dietary factors accompanying an autism diagnosis. Yasmin Neggers, PhD, a researcher at the University of Alabama teamed up with colleagues from Kangnung-Wonju National University, in Korea. They examined the blood of South Korean children, specifically boys, both neurotypical and those diagnosed with autism. Neggers paid special concentration to the levels of [...]
HELP! I’m a Dad with a Special-Ism Child…What about ME?
MOMS, you are not off the hook from reading this article! This is not an article just for dads…this an article for everyone, but I want to speak from experience and from the heart…and so as a dad with a child on the autism spectrum…I’ll speak about that. It’s amazing the response we have received [...]
Occupational Therapy and ABA Teamwork: A Great Fit!
The American Occupational Therapy Assn (AOTA) conference has just concluded in Indianapolis, Indiana and as is always the case, I feel such enthusiasm and camaraderie after interacting with a focused group of my colleagues. Joining OT with ABA This year, my research partner and I were featured as poster presenters, and I had a sizeable [...]
Documentary Film Maker, Lee Hirsch Sends a Wake Up Call to America With His Powerful “Bully” and the Bully Project
Too few really understand the damage caused to our children by words, by deeds, and by the apathetic responses victims of bullying receive from the very people who should be protecting them. This damage can be even greater to vulnerable special needs children. Yet, Lee Hirsch captures this in his film in a way that [...]
