Wash hands before you eat, after petting a dog, after going to the bathroom.... Read More
March 3, 2020
Posting about your child or someone else’s child is something to be cautious about. Here are some tips to think about before you post. Read More
February 24, 2020
As a rule, children, especially younger children, do not tolerate sleep deprivation well. Also children who struggle with sleep generally (some kids with autism or ADHD struggle with sleep) have a more difficult time during Daylight Savings. Poor sleep and lack of sleep can contribute to poor attention, appetite and overall mood. Read More
February 17, 2020
Keep practicing playing games and the associated social skills. Continue to model good social skills while playing games and watching sporting events. Praise your child for being kind and respectful. Point out good examples of sportsmanship. Read More
January 27, 2020
The morning routine is stressful for most families. When family members have behavioral or cognitive differences the morning routine can be harder. There is time pressure, the need to have materials gathered and a lot of transitions. Read More
January 20, 2020
Children as young as two years old can learn basic feelings like happy, sad, mad and scared. As your child masters labeling these basic emotions then you can talk about the quantity of that emotion. When we work with kids on emotions we talk about feeling a little mad or a lot sad. This is a simple way to introduce the concept of emotions having quantity. Read More
December 18, 2019
Case reports suggest that tongue-tie may be a contributing factor for a small number of children who cannot produce the “l” or “th” speech sounds; however, for the vast majority of children with speech difficulties (including children who struggle with “l” and “th”), tongue-tie is not the cause of the problem. Read More
November 12, 2019
All children should be supervised when brushing their teeth until they are 7-8 years old. Some children who cannot physically brush their teeth effectively will need additional assistance. For children with sensory sensitivities it is necessary to gradually introduce tooth brushing and flossing Read More
November 4, 2019
Alcohol can have a negative impact on the developing brain.
Underage drinking is also associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, self-injuries, and suicidal behavior and greater involvement in other risky behaviors such as high-risk sexual behavior and criminal behavior. Read More
October 25, 2019
Other facts about auditory processing skills
• Children with autism spectrum disorders have weaker auditory processing skills then their typical peers
• Auditory processing skills improve along a developmental trajectory
• In pure processing disorders hearing acuity is normal
• Other neurological difficulties can cause an auditory processing disorders (i.e.: brain tumor, chronic ear infections, brain trauma/injury, lead poisoning, etc) Read More