How To Make Language Learning Fun By Hallie Bulkin You can learn tips about how to teach your child language and develop age appropriate concepts, but if you don’t make it fun, you will have a hard time keeping your child engaged. Chances are if you are bored then your child is, too! So what Continue reading
Autism
Success Strategies That Often Get Overlooked…Even By Professionals
Success Strategies That Often Get Overlooked…Even By Professionals By Hallie Bulkin I have worked with many kids and families over the past four years. Many of the parents think that I work magic with their kids. Well…I know I don’t work magic (sorry to burst your bubble)…but I do use certain strategies with the kiddos Continue reading
Part 2: Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Strategies for Managing Anxiety By Hallie Bulkin And we’re back with part 2 of our series on strategies for managing anxiety. If you missed part 1, you can go back and read it here: Part 1. How to Strategically Manage Anxiety. My goal in Part 1 was to share a personal experience and set up Continue reading
Use What You Have
Use What You Have By Hallie Bulkin Do you have bins and shelves and rooms full of toys? I can’t tell you how many times I have walked into a families home or a preschool classroom and felt overwhelmed by the mess of toys in my pathway. If I feel this way, can you Continue reading
Taking Face Time Back To Its Roots
Taking Face Time Back To Its Roots By Hallie Bulkin The first time you look into your childs eyes, there is an immediate connection. A bond between parent and child. Communication largely occurs through a child developing a blueprint for the shape of your face, the sound of your voice and how you smell. This Continue reading
FREE Educational Apps for Autism Awareness Month
By Hallie Bulkin I ran and downloaded the 15 FREE apps to give them each a try…and I am IMPRESSED! They are simple and I know your kids will love them. There are 3 main categories for the APPs: Flash Cards (places, alphabet, food, sports, vehicles, animals, actions, science, sight words) Receptive Identification (ABA receptive Continue reading
Following The Leader
By Hallie Bulkin Many parents ask how many minutes a day they should play with their child versus letting their child play alone. There isn’t exactly a right or wrong answer for this as long as you ARE spending time playing with your child! Some parents have said, well he can manage to play by Continue reading
Define Your Child By What they CAN Do…
Define Your Child By What They Can Do…Instead Of What They Can’t By Hallie Bulkin Has your child’s teacher or therapist ever recommended that you use your child’s strengths to build on their weaknesses? If they have, there is a reason for the recommendation. If you have heard that this is something you should Continue reading