It's a brand new year, time to take a deep breath and face a clean slate. All the past charts and behavior strategies that have fallen by the wayside are left behind, and you have the opportunity to begin again, getting 2019 off on the right foot. Where to begin? My advice is to start with [More...]
Find a Hideout: Reduce Sensory Overload
You've probably all had the experience of your child having a full-blown melt-down, usually at the worst possible time. Nobody likes it, least of all your child. It can be terrifying to feel out of control. The holidays are usually rich with new experiences, high expectations, tons of social [More...]
Teaching Thankfulness
Especially at this time of year, from Thanksgiving through Christmas and Hanukkah, parents often wonder how they can teach their child to be thankful for what they receive. Many children on the autism spectrum have difficulty putting themselves into someone else's shoes to imagine how good they'd [More...]
Halloween Masks: More Fun, Less Fright
Halloween is supposed to be a time of fun for kids, but for many, especially those on the autism spectrum, it can be a frightening, confusing experience. One of the scariest things for some of our kids is the masks people often wear. Whether it’s a spooky monster mask or a pretty princess mask, [More...]