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Perhaps you just received an autism diagnosis for your child. Perhaps you are several years into ABA therapy. No matter where you are in your ABA journey, there are steps you can take to ensure that you are getting the most out of your therapy. Pick the right provider...
New Year, New Insurance
The New Year brings hope, resolutions, and, in some cases, insurance changes. Employers reevaluate their plans, insurance companies tweak their policies, and deductibles reset. Big or small, these changes have an effect on your ABA journey, so let’s look at some ways...
Babysitter Struggles
We all love our kids, but let’s face it, sometimes we just need a break. A night out with friends or a loved one can be such an important reset. Not only is it important to work on those relationships, but it’s a chance to have some fun being you, not a parent. But...
Preparing for the Holidays
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Anyone who has raised kids knows that’s true, but that doesn’t mean that the villagers always make it easier. A village is full of people who have different perspectives, different expectations of right and wrong, and...
How to Play with your Holiday Gift
It’s time to learn how to get the most out of play time! You may be asking yourself “what does that even mean?” or “isn’t play time for…playing? What am I trying to get out of it?” Play doesn’t necessarily have to be structured, but certain things can make play more...
Toys – Finding the Right Gift (part 2)
In our last blog, we talked to Keri Wilmot, the Toy Queen, Occupational Therapist and author of Wired Differently: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding Sensory-Processing Challenges about the best way to figure out what toys will be a hit for your child this holiday...
Toys – Finding the Right Gift
The holiday season is approaching! A big question on every parent’s mind is “what toy can I get my kid that they will actually play with?” We all know the feeling of thinking you’ve nailed the perfect gift only to see it sit on a shelf collecting dust. And sometimes,...
Adaptive Playgrounds Around DFW
It’s finally cool enough to enjoy some outside time with the family! But where should you go? If your kids are anything like ours, playgrounds are always a winner. A playground is a great place to get exercise, work on social skills, and explore freely. Traditional...
Changing Seasons, Changing Routines
Another Summer is behind us. Well, technically. It sure does still feel like Summer. But even if the weather is having a hard time letting go, Fall is upon us. With the changing season, comes changing routines, new events, and new experiences. Let’s talk a bit about...