The reality is that for toddlers biting is a stage many go through. It is one of many ways they communicate when they don’t yet have the words to express themselves. Unfortunately, it can hurt, break skin, leave teeth marks and/or a serious bruise. And of course if the biting is not caught Continue reading
Social Stories
[Training Article] Helping Your Child Speak To Others
A child is standing on the sidewalk crying. Your child walks over and asks, “what’s wrong?” And you… Well you almost fall over with joy and excitement that your child just initiated conversation with another child. Not only did they speak to the other child but they recognized the other child’s emotion. That child is Continue reading
Every Child Wants A Friend
As I read this article on ABCNews I sat here in tears. It pulled at my heart strings. Seven-year-old Mollie-Raine has Autism, ADHD and other special needs according to her mother. In completing a homework assignment, she wrote out what you see pictured above. WANTED A FRIEND Someone who…. anbrstens me. (understands me) Nos I hav Continue reading
Social Stories: A Beautiful Tool
Social Stories: A Beautiful Tool By Hallie Bulkin As my pediatric caseload has recently blossomed, I have found myself in conversations with many parents about social stories. Parents want to know what they are and how and when to use social stories. So the focus here is to bring awareness to the topic of social Continue reading