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How To Get Ready For the Fireworks

July 3, 2017January 27, 2021Hallie

This week we are focusing on social stories, or as I like to refer to them, picture guides. Social stories or picture guides are a way of teaching any child the feelings behind a new skill, activity or life experience. For example, we often make social stories to help children learn what they can do with Continue reading

Autism, Behavior, Language Development, Social Skills

Routines are for everyone

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017Hallie

Children need routine. They thrive on routine. All children. Not just children with special needs. Take my own child as an example. She is a typically developing 17-month-old. That doesn’t mean she is exempt from benefiting from routines. Why? It’s simple. Routines make life predictable. Now consider a child with no verbal communication and limited Continue reading

Behavior, Blog, Parenting

Making the Summer Transition Easier

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016Hallie

Here are some tips that you can put in place TODAY! to make your transition from the school year into summer easier. If you are already on summer break and having a hard time getting your kiddo transitioned into summer, you can hit “redo” and implement many of these tips! If you are not yet Continue reading

Autism, Behavior, Social Skills

12 Signs Of Sensory Overload

April 11, 2016April 11, 2016Hallie

Does your child have meltdowns? Have you been told to look for the “triggers” so you can tell when a meltdown may be approaching before it actually arrives? If you have no idea how to do this, you are not alone. Professionals tend to give great advice but speak to parents as if they are Continue reading

Autism, Behavior

5 Tips For A Successful Birthday Party For Your Child With Autism

December 8, 2015Hallie

If you were to ask me if I think you should give your child with autism a birthday party my response will be, “do you think your child wants a birthday party?” I mean this with a heart full of love and respect for you and your child, but many times the parent pushes their Continue reading

Autism

6 Tips To Survive The Holiday’s With Your Child With ASD or SPD

November 5, 2015November 5, 2015Hallie

That get-together is around the corner and your anxiety levels are on the rise. As you anticipate what this event might be like for you and your child, you consider just skipping it. After all, that does seem easier, doesn’t it? If you want to attend that upcoming event but are unsure of how to Continue reading

Autism, Behavior

Top Tips For What To Do And What Not To Do For ASD Kids And Teens!

November 3, 2015November 4, 2015Hallie

I am honored to have a guest writer, Christina MacNeal, writing today’s article. Christina is a writer, journalist, activist and public speaker who has autism. She has a lot of insightful and helpful information to share on all topics related to autism and is an active member of our Facebook community. As someone who was once an Continue reading

Autism

Halloween 101: Your Questions Answered

October 29, 2015October 29, 2015Hallie

I really love Halloween (even though I am not a fan of being scared, go figure)! In all seriousness, jump out at me and I might not sleep for a week! This is probably why I am so passionate about providing tips to help all children participate in this holiday. I understand what it is like Continue reading

Autism, Parenting

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