Crying in Therapy: Important to Understand Why
For many parents, family members, and therapists, crying can be a big obstacle to overcome when teaching and working with a young child. While it may be difficult to manage...
Real Life
Ask the Nurse: Social Interaction Tips
Question: My child is not interactive with other children. What can I do? Answer: A child with special needs requires additional skill development. Social skills are not always learned in...
Ask the Nurse: Summer Traveling Tips
Question: My child has special needs and we want to take a family trip this summer. What should I do to prepare? Answer: Doing things different on a trip may...
Relationship Rescue: Sleep Away Camp: Is your child ready?
Sleep Away Camp: Is your child ready? Question: When is a child with special needs ready for sleep away camp? Advice: I don’t think that they are ever ready if...
Help Prepare Your Child Emotionally for Life
Question: How do I prepare my child emotionally for the future? Answer: A child with special needs will go through the same emotional stages as other children. It is important...
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...
Tips for Selecting the Right & Safe Toys
Tips for Selecting the Right & Safe Toys Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts and toys with my special needs child? Answer: All...
Keeping the Peace During the Holidays Tips
Keeping the Peace during the holidays Tips Question: The holidays are always very stressful in my house. Do you have any advice on how to keep it calmer? Advice: Consistency...
Relationship Rescue: Responding to Negative Comments
Question: How should I respond to negative comments about my child? Advice: I can’t believe how the summer flies by. School is right around the corner. I can’t help but...
