School Tools for Success
School Tools for Success Back to school means new clothes to address that summer growth spurt, changing seasons, and a fresh start. It also means easing into a new routine,...
Sept/Oct 2014
IS IT WORKING? Monitoring the Effectiveness of Treatments
IS IT WORKING? Monitoring the Effectiveness of Treatments Have you ever wondered if a therapy, treatment, or intervention your child was receiving was really working? Have you ever questioned a...
Want Your Child to Learn How to Get to School on Time? Think Backwards!
Teaching children how to manage time does not sound like a fun activity, but there is an enjoyable way to learn this skill—think backwards! Because getting where you need to...
2014 Cover Winner: Mariana Pacheco
Mariana Pacheco Our “cover-girl” is 4 year old Mariana Pacheco. She comes from a large family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Mariana has been diagnosed with severe autism, sensory...
How to Effectively Communicate on Your Child’s Behalf (Parent and Professional Tips)
How to Effectively Communicate on Your Child’s Behalf I am by no means an expert in this area; however, on the subject of effective communication with a child’s teacher, I...
Special Education & Parenting Classics
Special Education & Parenting Classics: Parenting classics that are informative, inspiring and will surely help expand your parenting skills Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition by Pam Wright &...
The Dangers of Overscheduling Your Child!
Overscheduling Are today’s children being crammed with too many activities? Many parents strive for keeping their child’s schedule packed and live in constant fear that their child will become an...
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love These pictures are so very special to me. These are my twins. They both have autism. My little guy, Dominick, has severe adhd, asd, visual processing delays, mod-severe...
ASK Angie ASL – Classroom Tips
Classroom Tips Encouraging reading and writing with deaf students by creating visual connections to the written word. When reading to a deaf child, make sure to include methods of showing...
Cooking with Kids: “ Chocolate Caramel Apple ” Cookies
Cooking and baking can not only be a special bonding time, but also a time to help facilitate language and communication while having fun!