Encouraging Exercise
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children get 60 minutes of physical activity daily. In this age of remote schooling and an abundance of […]
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children get 60 minutes of physical activity daily. In this age of remote schooling and an abundance of […]
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The moment you learn that your child has autism, it’s common to be flooded with emotions and fear for the future. Many parents want to
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When teaching students new skills, problem behaviors may emerge. Several types of problem behaviors include aggression, self-injury, non-compliance, etc., and can occur in order to
Decreasing Problem Behaviors and Increasing Productivity in Students Read More »
Are you ready to end the late-night runs to Target to grab a box of diapers because you are on your last one? Tired of
Ditching the Diapers! Is Your Child Ready to Toilet Train?! Read More »
Building a relationship/rapport with students is an incredibly valuable experience with many benefits to both the therapist and the student. Establishing rapport, and having the
Building a Relationship with a Child Before you Teach Read More »
Individuals with ASD often have a challenging time controlling their emotions and behaving according to social norms. A study by Levinson (1965) and Pet Partners
Will a Therapy Dog Help my Child? Read More »
It’s very common for children with autism to not understand who a stranger is. Instead of pulling your kid away from strangers when it happens,
How to Teach your Children about Strangers Read More »
Thanksgiving is coming and that means lots of food. Often, grandparents and family members come and prepare many different types of food and they appreciate
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Welcome to the first installment of our “Preparing for a Successful Thanksgiving” series. Thanksgiving can be a hectic time. Cooking, cleaning, travelling, seeing loved ones,
Welcome back to our “Preparing for a Successful Thanksgiving” series. In this second segment we will be sharing information on how to manage changes to
Thanksgiving Support Part 2: Managing Changes to Schedules and Routines Read More »
Welcome back to the third part of our “Preparing for a Successful Thanksgiving” series. In this segment we will be looking at setting your child
Teaching Successful Social Interactions Read More »
Welcome back to our last installment of our “Preparing for a Successful Thanksgiving” blog series. In this installment we will be reviewing strategies to support
Thanksgiving Support Part 4: Supporting Picky Eaters Read More »
Are you searching for that perfect holiday or birthday gift for a little one that has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder? The possibilities are
Gifts for Children with Autism Read More »
Did you know? Research has found that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can, at times, be detected at 18 months or younger. Additionally, research has shown
Is it Autism? Common Testing Tools for Identifying Autism Read More »
There are holidays celebrated throughout the year that involve dressing up in costume such as Purim and Halloween. The activities related to these celebrations can
Costume Celebrations: Support for Your Child with Autism Read More »
The Fourth of July: America’s birthday, a day that many of us look forward to as this celebration is often paired with warmer weather and
Surviving the Fourth of July With Your Child With Autism Read More »
It has become evident over the years that early intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is very important for achieving developmental outcomes. The earlier a
Could it be Autism? Read More »
The term Autism has been used since the early 1900s to describe a pattern of symptoms and behaviors that can often include social interaction and
A Clinical Look at Autism vs. Asperger’s Syndrome Read More »
We have all heard that it is best to give children who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum and or with any other developmental disorder
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As of 2018 1 in 59 children have autism. This is double the amount compared to 2004 when 1 in 125 children were similarly diagnosed.
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