Children may be thrilled by the end of the school year, but summer break can be stressful for parents. While all children do better with
yAre you looking for ways to support someone with autism better? I have learned from my son and his friends how people can help and
Kids gardening and being outside in the fresh air have fantastic health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did
When people find out that I homeschool my 15-year-old autistic** son, I often get asked, “why?” Or “how did you decide to do that?” Or
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are uniquely positioned to address picky eating due to their training in analyzing activities. OTs also understand how to facilitate lasting behavior
Neuroatypical or typical, picky eating is very common among little growing children. In the early formative years, underlying developmental issues could cause your child to reject certain
If you have a sensory kiddo (or adult) in your house who makes a ‘squash’ face (basically the 🤢 emoji), when cooked pumpkin or squash
One of the biggest challenges for many families is dealing with meltdown behavior. “What calming methods have you found successful?” is often a common question.
Being able to have a conversation with someone is something we might take for granted. In most cases, we can ask someone how their day
Holiday traditions for the sensory-sensitive can mean some small changes to your usual holidays. ‘Tis the season to be….overwhelmed. While many people look forward to
Family gatherings can be difficult for children with unique issues. Family gatherings are time for food, family, & fun. Families travel to spend quality time
For our families, ‘the most wonderful time of the year,” must also include sensory friendly gifts. Our kids who thrive on familiarity and routine can
In this article, I want to share how to safely and effectively use planned ignoring as a strategy to handle tantrums and other problem behaviors.
Getting good sleep can be quite elusive to many children. I know from experience just how big of an impact sleep deprivation can have on
Autism sleep issues affect around 80% of autistic people. If your child is one of them, chances are you’re not getting enough sleep either.
Your child has newly received an autism diagnosis and you are most likely overwhelmed with all the early intervention – OT, PT, SLP, IEP, etc.
Neurolyrical Cafe is an AWESOME event to explore nonverbal communication in children and individuals organized by I-ASC – The International Association for Spelling as Communication.
Does your child hold it together for most of the school day and then have a meltdown at home? As a pediatric therapist, I often
Getting early intervention services is hard, even for me, a Pediatric Physical Therapist by profession. Advocating for my (therapy) kids has always been a passion
Whenever the topic of transition is discussed, it is mostly about the issues surrounding young adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Usually, there is very
A sensory-friendly Halloween can be challenging to create. For most families with young children, Halloween is a time full of fun, excitement, and anticipation. However,
Raising neurotypical and autistic siblings can be a challenge. Many parents of children with disabilities become dedicated to caring for that child at the expense
Want a pizza recipe to do with your kids? Look no further. Have you ever had a week that really wore you out, and none
In Part 1 and Part 2 about chewing/mouthing behavior in autism, I shared about potential underlying causes. In this final post of the series, I
In part 1, we discussed chewing, mouthing, or eating inedible objects, also known as Pica Syndrome, and possible underlying nutritional deficiencies that can contribute to
What is Pica Syndrome? Pica Syndrome in Autism is when a child has an insatiable need to chew on and/or eat inedible objects. This is
When parenting children with different needs, it’s common for a parent to wonder if you give each child enough time and attention. This often becomes
Autistic healthcare needs are largely ignored by the healthcare system. Below is one mother’s account of her experiences. Just getting blood-drawn makes your blood boil
A Parent’s Guide to Autistic Meltdowns Read more from Suzanne Shaft Suzanne is a fierce advocate for her children and has done much to
Every person is different, so it is impossible to say if someone will continue to have meltdowns throughout their life. My son is 14,
The diverse team of neurologists, behavior therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists at KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center provide simple explanations on everything related to behavior issues (also referred to as autistic meltdowns or tantrums) in children with autism.
Your child has newly received an autism diagnosis, and you are most likely overwhelmed with all the early interventions – OT, PT, SLP, IEP, etc.
Here’s a hand sensory processing issues FAQ for parents. Sensory processing issues are common in kids with autism and refer to trouble managing information that
For children with sensory issues, sensitivity to haircuts can be a nightmare. Here are some simple tools and ideas that have worked for my son
A new autism diagnosis can be overwhelming. Parents who have been through this before, have unique experiences to help other parents. Here are one Mom’s
The Covid Saga continues, and the possibility of sending our kids to schools or other centers outside the home is still unclear. Many of us
Gluten and Casein free (GFCF) diets are very common within the Autism community. Many people believe that it can help with managing symptoms or behaviors
Driving with a child who has a disability needs special care. Last week, we talked about how to prepare for your child in the car
In the past year, medical marijuana and autism have been a trending topic in modern medical techniques to treat a large variety of conditions and
Driving is an important part of any parents’ daily life: doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, school, or playdates generally require some form of transportation, commonly involving