Considering a Service Dog? Meet My Monty
Having grown up a dog-lover, the concept of bringing a Service Dog into my life was an intriguing idea, yet, something I thought I would only ever contemplate. Then I...
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Taking Control of Your Family’s Finances Following a Divorce
Taking Control of Your Family’s Finances When faced with the responsibility of managing your family finances for the first time, it can feel overwhelming when it isn’t something you were...
Improve Mobility with These Options for Financing a Van
There are enough challenges raising a child with special needs, and transportation and mobility should not add undue stress. Equipping a vehicle for wheelchair or specialty stroller access can be...
Keep the Holidays Happy: The Do’s and Don’ts for Talking with Family and Friends
Keep the Holidays Happy: The Do’s and Don’ts for Talking with Family and Friends The holiday season is a time to spend with friends and family, but there’s a lot...
Parent Solution: Closet Mirror Door “Visual Schedule”
Closet Mirror Door “Visual Schedule” – use a dry erase marker. I’m sharing this because this has worked like a charm with my daughter. She has been on summer break...
Reinforcement: Improving Behavior One Interaction at a Time
Pediatricians and educators tell parents to “reward good behavior”, but what does that really mean? Reward is often..
Upright in the Upsee: Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
“Out of my pain and desperation came the idea for the Upsee and I am delighted to see it come to fruition”. ~Debby Einatan Inventor of the Upsee Necessity, they...
When Things Get Out of Control: Managing Escalating Behavior
Liam’s grandfather needed a few things at the home improvement store and decided to take his twelve year-old grand son, Liam, along. As they were walking through the store, Liam became anxious
Developing Your Own Network
LISTEN TO AUDIO VERSION OF ARTICLE My advocacy began, like many other parents, before my son was born. I was diagnosed as a “high risk” pregnancy. My list of complications...
Can Your Thoughts Impact Your Child’s Behavior?
Have you ever been frustrated with your child’s behavior and found yourself thinking something like, “It really doesn’t matter what I do…