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…
How to Set a Morning Routine for Families with Autism
A Smooth, Organized Morning Can Set the Tone for the Day. Here Are Some Tips to Help You Organize Your Family’s Mornings Mornings can be challenging for everyone, but now is the perfect time to establish new routines to start the day smoothly. Here are some tips for creating less stressful mornings for families with…
Is “Something Off” with your Child?
Don’t Delay! Get a Diagnosis and Care Now Now that the new year is finally underway, it’s time to make good on those resolutions. If you suspect “something is off” with your child, getting a diagnosis and care should be at the top of your to-do list. Early intervention and therapy can greatly improve behaviors…
How To Help Your Child with Autism Make Friends
Provide Your Child with the Tools to Build Lasting Relationships Making friends can be a challenge for children with autism, but it is not impossible. Here are some ways to help your child build friendships: Teach Social Skills: Children with autism may need explicit instruction in social skills, such as starting a conversation, maintaining eye…
How to set Goals for your Child with Autism
One of the critical components of ABA is setting goals for your child; parents are an active part of the process As you know by now, the goal of ABA is to improve behavior, communication, and social skills and decrease problem behaviors. Setting goals with your ABA interventionist will ensure that therapy is tailored to…
