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
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A trip to the Post office
Today’s guest post is by Katrina Maria Gelderbloem. She has a powerful message to share so please do pass this along! —- So for anyone else this would be easy to do. Right? I collected Clayton from school and drove into the car park outside the post office, parked in the disabled bay ( Continue reading
How to prepare your child for Halloween & Trick or Treating
Halloween is a favorite time of year for many! The fall weather is here, the leaves on the trees are changing colors and there’s an abundance of pumpkins and pumpkin spice flavored foods everywhere you turn! But for some, these sights, sounds and smells bring anxiety. For some, the thought of wearing a costume Continue reading
Put on your baker’s hat!
I hope October is off to a great start! Fall is a great season—not too hot, not too cold, and pumpkin EVERYTHING is everywhere — yum!! Unfortunately for us, the weather is not so fitting for a visit to the pumpkin patch this weekend. A bit bummed out since I was planning to take Lily for Continue reading
Taking YOU Time
Parents, this one’s for you! How do YOU take care of YOU? I know what you are thinking. If you are like many of the parents I work with, parents of children with autism…there is NO time for YOU? Right? WRONG! Sorry to be so blunt but there NEEDS to be time made for Continue reading
A Letter To The Parents That Don’t Live With Autism
Many parents want the same things for their children: a healthy, happy, successful life. Isn’t it true that you just want the best for your child? So why do we have to be so judgmental of other parents that may not do things the way we do it? And why do we feel that it Continue reading
What To Say To The Mom Of A Child Having A Meltdown At The Grocery Store
Have you ever attempted a shopping trip with your child (with or without autism) and your child had a meltdown? Like absolutely positively just lost it??? You consider ditching the cart and making a beeline for the front door but then think to yourself, “If I leave every time this happens I will never get Continue reading
Worry About YOURSELF!
My hubby always used to say, “You do you, I’ll do me”, telling me to basically worry about myself and he will worry about himself. This was earlier on in our relationship, way before marriage and and children were even a thought in our minds but it still applies at times. We do have to worry Continue reading
7 Tips For Easier Transitions
Oftentimes, kiddos who have little-to-no language and/or who struggle with sensory challenges also struggle with transitions. That said, many children regardless of these factors struggle with transitions. So what does this look like? A transition takes place anytime your child is expected to move from one activity to another. They are hardest when your little Continue reading
8 Ways to Shut Off Your Brain And Sleep Better At Night
Just this week, I asked how many hours a day do you worry? The most common answer was 24/7 since many of you worry in your sleep. This weighed heavy on my heart because even though I have trouble sleeping enough hours each night, when I do sleep, I am a deep sleeper. I used Continue reading