Leandro Teaches a Lesson
Leandro was diagnosed with Autism. To his mom, dad and even me, his therapist, a better description would be Difficult. Very Difficult. Leandro had opinions and mostly they were “No”....
Advice
Can a Weighted Blanket Help My 20 Year Old?
Our experience with a weighted blanket I wanted to share with you all about our experience with a weighted blanket; first, because it is a great product and second, because...
Seven Questions Parents Should Ask When Choosing a Camp
The American Camp Association® (ACA) recommends that parents ask the following questions to get a better feel for which camp experience best suits their child
Did You Know? Sunscreen Can Expire?
The molecules in suntan lotion (such as homosalate and octyl salicylate) block the penetration of UV radiation by acting as filters and
Natural Remedies for the Gut-Brain Connection
After reading our report The Gut-Brain Connection and Children with Special Needs, you are probably wondering what you can do to help balance crucial gut flora. Food will not heal...
ADHD 101 Educational Techniques for ADHD: Bracketing Distracting Thoughts
One meaning of the term “bracketing” is “to place within.” This concept of “placing within” is a helpful strategy that students and adults can use to identify and appropriately deal with distracting thoughts
Ask the Nurse: Searching for a Suitable Summer Camp
Question: My child has special needs and I would like for him to go to camp this summer. Where do I begin to look for a suitable place? Answer: There...
ASK Angie ASL + Tips: IEP Meetings
This video demonstrates the ASL signs for common words used for, and throughout, an IEP. Words included in video: Parents, Name, I want, Choices, Learn, Plan, and Success. Tip for...
Homework Concern: What To Do When Students DON’T Do It
So, the real question is, “Why don’t students seem to care about homework?” There are a variety of possible answers, but the best advice I can offer is this
When Minutes Feel Like Hours: Recognizing and Responding to Your Child’s First Seizure
Every year, 25,000 to 40,000 children in the United States will experience their first seizure. Would you recognize a seizure if you saw one
