Back-to-School Organization
Back to school ads; they start early in the season and then slowly the school gear starts popping up in stores in June, but, come August, we are assaulted by...
Parenting
2013 Cover Winner: Lindsay Hires
Lindsay Hires Meet Lindsay Hires, 10, who is photographed with her ESE Teacher Assistant, Rickey Smith Main. Lindsay has Down Syndrome and loves to play many sports like soccer, tennis,...
Mommy’s Timeout: Foster Falls
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Picture yourself here amongst the Fall Foliage. Hear the waterfall. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to...
Tiny Light Dillan
Tiny Light Dillan is a brave little four-year-old who has a fighting spirit. He loves to race, dance, and play with his cars and trains and laugh with his family....
Therapy Burn Out: Shifting Gears – When to Say When
I can still see myself sitting there with the other parents in the waiting room of the therapy provider. Each week we would gather to wait while our children were...
Five Fitness Facts for a Fitter Fall
Recent research has demonstrated that the autism population may be more at risk for lifestyle-related medical complications (Type II Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) than the neurotypical population due to several issues
Back to School Meal Planning for Diabetics
Back to School Meal Planning for Diabetics Many families are ready to get back to school so a new routine can start. One routine is planning meals and afternoon snacks....
What to Pack for School Lunches
When school starts, so does packing lunches again-if your child was home during summer with you. School lunches are usually dreadful and the majority of children should not eat what...
Real Moms Share: Janice Fialka Shares about Her Thoughts on a “Dance That Matters”
Janice Fialka is a well renowned author and speaker who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well...
Talk with Me: Enhancing Communication through Natural Family Routines
As parents, we want to hear about our children’s days, talk about issues of importance, and simply connect with our kids. Unfortunately, sometimes the ways in which
