Success on the Potty: Is Your Child Ready?
Potty Training Children with Special Needs It is not uncommon for children with special needs to have difficulty with potty training. This may be because they cannot recognize bodily sensations...
Practical Tips
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Rice Tortilla Pizza
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Rice Tortilla Pizza History This recipe came from my love of pizza! I discovered these rice tortillas at Trader Joes and fell in love with...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Panko Crusted Fish
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ingredients: 4 pieces of fish fillets (any favored white fish works) 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire (to...
Expressing Feelings: Tips and Tricks for Children and Adults
If you are parenting a child with special needs, it is no secret that expressing feelings in ways that work can be tricky. This is not only challenging for our...
Relationship Rescue: Expressing Feelings Appropriately
Question: “How do I assist my special needs teen/adult to express their feelings appropriately”? Advice: Not an easy answer to say the least. I have found that, typically, the parent/adult...
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet November and December conjure up so many fond thoughts and memories; wonderful smells are in the air, the stores and homes...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Ham and Cheese Croissants
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ham and Cheese Croissants Family Traditions When I was little, my Dad would take me every Sunday, with my brother, to the local bagel shop...
Back to School Shopping Savers for New Clothes
Back to School Shopping Savers for New Clothes We know that as children get older, their tastes become much more than simple. Research has shown that older adolescents are less...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Mushroom Tacos
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Mushroom Tacos Ingredients makes 2 Tacos 1 Portobello mushroom washed and cleaned 1/2 tablespoon butter 5-10 shakes of lemon pepper 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon...
Adjusting to School Tips
Adjusting to School Question: How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? Answer: The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can...
