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Tools and Resources – Autism
The Holiday Season has come and gone, but we are just now entering the coldest days of the year! If your child is anything like mine, the freshness of Christmas presents is starting to loose it's appeal. With cold weather upon us and more indoor days on the horizon,...
Holiday Season 2020: Tools and Resources for Children and Families Affected by Autism
The Holiday season can be exciting, but for many of our families the changes to routine can cause stress! This month’s newsletter is full of fun, easy to implement activities and strategies to make the holiday time a little less stressful! Click the link to access winter activities, visual supports and awesome books that you can use all month long!
The Ultimate Gift Guide 2020
The holiday season is finally upon us! We made it! Each year we get many requests from friends and families to share ideas for holiday season gifts! So this year we decided to round up our top picks and share our ultimate gift guide with you! This list has been...
Tools and Resources – Thanksgiving 2020
Latest tips, tricks and resources for children with autism and their families.
Sweet and Easy Mother’s Day Crafts
Here is a peek into some of the fun mother’s day crafts we are totally loving this week! All of these crafts are easy to complete with basic craft supplies hanging around the house. No need for extra trips to the store while we are all trying to stay safe at home!
Save Time and Sanity with Play Schedules
Independent play can be a game changer. Independent play time can allow for a little piece of time to do all the things we do as parents. And let’s face it, right now we all could use a free minute to focus on something other than entertaining our kids.
The Four Functions of Behavior
Behavior can affect the whole family. Sometimes the reasoning seems clear, but other times it can be confusing and frustrating. This weeks blog tackles the four functions of behavior. Learning how to spot the reason behind a behavior is the first step to change!
What is ABA?
A Google Search for ABA Therapy provides a whole host of possible ABA providers and a handful of jargon filled blogs about what ABA is. It can be confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down into some basic concepts. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis- So, what does that mean? It means that we look at why a behavior is happening within the context of real life.
Stop the Bedtime Headache Once and for All!
Sleep disturbances can affect the whole family. Recent studies have shown that between 50-80 percent of individuals with autism experience some form of sleep disturbance. 81 percent of individuals with sleep disturbances have been linked with increased rates of acting out behavior during the day. The constant struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep increases family stress and causes a ripple effect throughout the next day.