How Occupational Therapists Help Children with Autism
How Occupational Therapists Help Children with Autism
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April is Occupational Therapy Month, and Light it up Blue for Autism is April 2nd. Just as these...
The Big Red Safety Box
The Big Red Safety Box
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Current statistics report that around one of every 88 children have been diagnosed with Autism...
The Value of Music in Treating a Child with Autism
The Value of Music in Treating a Child with Autism
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As a speech-language pathologist, there are times that I wonder, “Am I doing any good here?” One of...
Helping Your Child Deal With Change
Helping Your Child Deal With Change
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Change is inevitable. Most children with special needs take comfort in routines and rituals, and...
Making Sure Your Child's Halloween is a Safe One
Making Sure Your Child's Halloween is a Safe One
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Halloween is probably one of your child's favorite holidays. Not only does he get to dress up in a...
Having a Sensory Friendly Halloween
Having a Sensory Friendly Halloween
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For most kids, Halloween is a fun holiday filled with a chance to dress up and get lots of candy...
iPad Grants and Funding Resources
iPad Grants and Funding Resources
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Raising a child is not cheap. The average family will spend roughly $245,000 per child from birth...
Teaching Through Story - Part 1
Teaching Through Story - Part 1
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Storytelling has been around for a long time, and one of the great things about storytelling is how...
Is it the Terrible Two's or a Sensory Meltdown?
Is it the Terrible Two's or a Sensory Meltdown?
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Every parent, and most non-parents, have heard about the dreaded toddler phase often called the...
The Importance of Preschool
The Importance of Preschool
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Should I send my child to preschool? This is a common question for parents. As in any situation,...
Disabilities, Expectations, and Person-First Language
Disabilities, Expectations, and Person-First Language
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I had a great talk with the mother of one of my clients today about disabilities and expectations.
Speech and Language Disorders Affect Your Child's School Performance
Speech and Language Disorders Affect Your Child's School Performance
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Speech and language are important skills that are essential for successful day to day...
Making July Fourth a Sensory Friendly Holiday
Making July Fourth a Sensory Friendly Holiday
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July 4th - Independence Day is a national holiday that usually involves parties, festivals, and of...
Kid-Sight: Inside Out Movie Review
Kid-Sight: Inside Out Movie Review
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Parent note: This is a kid friendly review written in simpler language to help explain the movie to...
Creating the Perfect Support Group
Creating the Perfect Support Group
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Being a parent is stressful, we all know this, but when you are a parent of a child with special...
Kid-Sight: The Nut Job Movie Review
Kid-Sight: The Nut Job Movie Review
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Parent note: This is a kid friendly review written in simpler language to help explain the movie to...
Strangers in a Foreign Land
Strangers in a Foreign Land
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Here we are again. It is a situation, that to us is a common occurrence. We are in the grocery...
Kid-Sight: Annie Movie Review
Kid-Sight: Annie Movie Review
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Parent note: This is a kid friendly review written in simpler language to help explain the movie to...
Talking About Autism With Your Child
Talking About Autism With Your Child
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Teaching kids about Autism can feel like a daunting task. Whether it is discussing a child’s own...