Building a Strong Foundation: Everyday Skills for a Brighter Future.” Everyday skills like getting dressed, preparing meals, or using technology might seem simple, but they’re crucial for long-term independence and confidence. By teaching these skills early on using evidence-based ABA strategies, parents can help their children develop a strong foundation for adulthood.
Creating supportive spaces for brain health can be as simple as setting up a daily quiet time for reading together or engaging in calming activities like drawing or listening to soothing music. Every parent has felt overwhelmed when trying to balance their child’s needs.
Finding Balance in Decision-Making: A New Path for Families Embracing the fear and uncertainty of our child’s future can be overwhelming. We worry about protection and safety. However, what if protection didn’t require taking away our child’s autonomy?
Prepare Your Child for Holiday Hugs For families of children with special needs, the holiday season can be a mixed bag of excitement and overwhelm. Unfamiliar environments and sensory challenges can be tough for kids.
Embracing the Sweet Spot of Contentment When adversity feels overwhelming, it’s easy to get caught up in negativity. Reframe hardships as opportunities for growth and perspective. Pause before spiraling, and acknowledge your pain points. This simple shift can calm your mind and heart.
Fostering authentic friendships for children with disabilities requires more than just shared space, but true acceptance and support. Dr. Elizabeth Biggs’ research shows that genuine connections flourish when children feel a sense of belonging.
Adjusting to a new Back-to-School schedule can be overwhelming. For families with special needs children, everyday transitions can feel daunting. A visual schedule can simplify life by creating a clear step-by-step plan. Imagine a child who can’t read yet but knows they need to eat breakfast, brush their teeth, and get dressed.
Lessons from Life on the Bridge As an autistic adult and registered behavior technician, Kaelynn Partlow shares her insightful perspective on autism. With honesty and heart, she navigates the complexities of life on the spectrum, highlighting the importance of accepting and celebrating autistic strengths, rather than solely focusing on challenges.
When autism diagnosis hits, parents often find themselves in uncharted territory. Irisa Leverette, warrior mom to Darius, felt hopeless and uncertain about her son’s future. In our podcast, Irisa shares her journey of navigating denial and questioning, ‘why our child?’ Start here: be patient with yourself, and don’t hesitate to seek support.
When summer camp searches return no results, it’s easy to feel defeated. For families like ours, finding inclusive camps for kids with disabilities is an ongoing challenge. Some summer camps may claim to be ‘inclusive,’ but upon further review, they’re often not prepared for children with higher support needs.
