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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The 3 R’s to a successful hair, doctor or dental appointment
So many of our kiddos struggle with simple tasks that we take for granted. Think about it. Do you have a hard time getting your hair cut or going to the doctor? I know many of us dislike going to the dentist, but we know what to expect and typically have a positive experience. Unfortunately, Continue reading
Top Tips For What To Do And What Not To Do For ASD Kids And Teens!
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
3 Apps To Make Your Morning Routine Easier
If you have followed our site for some time now, then you know that I have a love for everything apple, especially the iPad and helpful apps! I have used so many apps successfully in therapy and with families and kiddos to develop speech and language skills, to create control over little kiddos worlds through Continue reading