An iPad for the Holidays Now What?
This holiday season you have purchased an iPad for your child–now what? We know that looking for appropriate apps can be overwhelming and figuring out how to get started with...
Children
To the Holidays and Beyond!
A movie that has become a childhood classic, and favorite for kids and parents alike, Toy Story, leads to a lesson in staying-power. The main character, Andy, etched his name...
Back to School Tip for Non-Verbal Children
Going on vacation is exciting for most people, but, when it’s over and you’re telling, or boring, friends and family with all the details is part of reliving the fun. That is, if you are verbal.
Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Besides putting a child on a GFCF (Gluten Free-Casein Free…and often Soy free, too) diet many parents turn to a variety of therapies to help their child with ASD and...
It’s Not Rocket Science: The Art of Planning Good Meetings between Home and School Teams
You may think I am nuts, but, it’s true. Parents, me included, make it harder than it has to be. I am talking about home and school team meetings. We...
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...
Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
Twice Exceptional Encouraging the Unique Gifts Among 2e Kids and Beyond.
The concept of “twice exceptional” is the ability to identify a challenge and then seek the equally amazing reaction to that challenge. When kids with special needs are said to...
Encouraging Your Child to Stay Active Year Round
With all kinds of temptations available for your child to stay inside and play video games, watch television or just hibernate during the cold months, you have to make that...
Guess the Winning Number
Waiting for someone to arrive can be anxiety provoking, whether it is for someone to come in a car to pick you up or for someone to get off the...