With spring breaks coming to an end, summer is just around the corner. Although it may seem far off, now is the time to start planning and scheduling for your child to make Summer a success. Tips for Successful Summer Planning: Keep It Simple Make It a Routine Use Structure, but Allow for Free Play…
Tips for Eating a Holiday Meal: Easter, Passover and Ramadan Edition
For parents of children with autism, holiday meals can be a source of stress and anxiety. Children with autism may have difficulty with sensory processing, which can make trying new foods and eating in unfamiliar environments challenging. However, with a few tips and tricks, you can help your child enjoy a holiday meal and make…
Seasonal G.A.M.E.S.
Is your child out of school for Seasonal Breaks? Do you scramble looking for activities to keep your child engaged during all that extra time? Do you want to make sure you’re using this time to maximize the use of your ABA? Seasonal G.A.M.E.S. is a great way to take advantage of school vacations to…
Gifts for Kids with Autism
The Best Things to Gift a Child with Autism This Christmas The pleasure of giving is an essential part of Christmas. Racking our brains over what to gift our loved ones is an inevitable part of the equation. It can be tough to decide what gifts will be unique and useful for children with autism….
Gifting with Presence
Last month we visited the theme of gratitude just as the winter holidays were approaching. Now, in the last month of the year, I’d like to visit the idea of “gifting”. I’m not talking about gifting with “presents” rather I am suggesting gifting with “presence.” A very important aspect of our relationships with family and…
How Gratefulness Can Create Real Change in Your Family Life
How Gratefulness Can Create Real Change in Your Family Life Reframing your mindset through the lens of gratitude may be the best thing you can do for your family –and yourself! Taking care of yourself doesn’t just involve working out and eating right. It also means having an “attitude of gratitude.” Thoughts of gratitude in…
