Challenging behavior goes hand-in-hand with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a developmental disability. However, no behavior is more dangerous, or more concerning for parents of special needs,...
Summer Lessons Near and Far MOVIE TIME Near: Lessons Children (and Adults) Can Learn from Movies Childhood movies do more than entertain us – they provide us with important life...
We take for granted some things in life that just happen, such as chewing your food, going to sleep, and even swallowing pills. However, did you know that there are...
Parents of special needs children today have many options available for help. One such option is the Medicaid Waiver Program. While not for everyone, and while it may differ from...
Resentment and Finding Small Ways We Invite siblings to share their stories and creating opportunities for them to connect with one another can be tremendously valuable in validating their experiences...
Take your first steps with Early Steps The welcoming of a new child can bring parents a plethora of emotions. Who will they look like? How can we best care...
Teaching Pivotal Skills Jordan is a four-year-old child with autism. He has a limited vocabulary and typically communicates his needs and wants by acting out, aggressively. This behavior has become...
Learning math may be quite boring, but add a snowman (to the equation…haha) and the joy of learning comes to life. Building a snowman is always a generational favorite. So,...
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. The smell of the Fall leaves and the turkey baking in the oven brings me back to my youthful years....
Hard work makes a wish come true! I am Mikey, I’m 19, and I live in a village just outside Birmingham, England in the UK. I live with a diagnosis...
