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People who celebrated President’s Day this week with mattress sales and marathons missed out on a great opportunity to inspire a love of history in ADHD children. How? By showing them that past presidents were once just like them. Ask your ADHD kiddo to describe a president and you might hear words like “old” and [...]
by Mira Binzen Halloween is nearing and, with it, comes excitement, a little extra sugar and a lot of extra sensory input. While fun, this time of year can be stressful for children who have trouble processing sensory information. Thus, it is good to offer them tools to manage and reduce stress. Such tools may [...]
Finding just the right birthday, holiday, or congrats gift for anyone can be a challenge! If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder on your list, the task may seem overwhelming. We’re here to help with a few general tips on how-to choose gifts, and the other selections in this publication can jump [...]
by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco Thanksgiving is a great time to count our blessings and give thanks. Sometimes living in a family impacted by autism has parents spinning so many plates (with therapies, IEPs, medical visits, behavior issues, etc.), that one can’t even take a breath to contemplate blessings. Throughout my busy days at work, I [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! May all the readers be blessed this Thanksgiving and all year long! I am very thankful this year and what a perfect time to express my gratitude. I am thankful for each and everyone of our remarkable contributors, who each month, share their personal and professional expertise on a topic as it relates [...]
Sensory Solutions by Hartley Steiner Costumes: This is one of the harder parts for some families. The more sensitive your child is to fabrics, tags, and seams, the more you should aim towards homemade costumes. Take what they actually like to wear, and figure out how to make it into something else. Sweats? Give them [...]
by Robin V Schwoyer The kids are off. A new year is upon us. What to do now that the presents are all opened? How about making a Vision Board with your kids? A vision board is a collage of pictures, words, affirmations, goals and anything you would like to achieve or receive. Better than [...]
by Haley Moss Preparing for the Possibility of Disappointing GiftsSomewhere this year, a child want a cool new game and end up getting a pair of socks. If this is your child, especially your child with special needs, how might you handle it without embarrassing the gift-giver or your child? First, prepare. The best idea [...]
by Teresa Fair-Field, OTR/L While reading The Grinch (who) Stole Christmas one night, My son on my lap, and the tree, all a-light, I pondered the Grinch at holiday time, Hating the noise, the singing, the standing in line. The Dr. (Seuss) said he saw no reason for it…. His head, or his heart? His [...]
