Looking for a Fun Family Exercise? How About Parkour!
What is Parkour? To some, Parkour is the most empowering force in their life. To others, it’s a cross between gymnastics and martial arts. To Wikipedia, it is a training...
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Picnic in the Garden: Sensory Play and Sensory Foods for the Outdoors
Sensory Play and Sensory Foods for an Outdoor Garden Summer is quickly upon us which means the kids that have been clawing at the windows can now be set free...
Parenting Your Young Adult Through Their First Employment Experiences
First Employment Experiences As the Director of a university based program for students with disabilities, I work with recent graduates and parents as they begin to search for their first...
Service Dogs to the Rescue: Helping to Make Dreams Come True
Service Dogs to the Rescue We are hearing more news today than ever about how Service or Therapy Dogs are helping all kinds of people gain back their independence and...
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability Mason Motes (two years old) of Woodstock, Georgia, was born with Down syndrome. Thanks to five-time-a week therapy he is making progress in dealing...
Ask the Clinician? How Can I Get My Child with Special Needs Comfortable with the Pool in My Backyard?
Pool Tips 1. Start with Swim Lessons Knowing your child can be comfortable navigating through water on their own results in peace of mind for everyone. Before their first day,...
Family Adventures in the Summer: Special Diets Don’t Have to Stop the Fun
Special Diets Don’t Have to Stop the Fun Summer time! The kids are out of school, the snow has finally melted, the sun is shining brightly and you are ready...
Summertime Family Fun
Summertime Family Fun We have all heard the saying, “a family that plays together, stays together” and there is no better time than now to promote family “togetherness”. There is...
If I Were a Parent Today… Vocal Toning for the Modern Parent
Vocal Toning If I were a parent of young children today, Toning would be one of my go-to techniques to help reduce my child ’s stress and anxiety. As they...
Designing Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
Designing Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Behavior The process begins with identifying broad goals, choosing routines, and defining behaviors of concern. Next, you track behavior and determine the patterns that...
