Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet For those who are highly allergic, or cannot tolerate any chance of cross contamination, there are more and more restaurants...
Practical Tips
Restraints in School: What Can You Do?
Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...
Say Please and Thank You
Good manners never go out of style. They are expected in all social and business situations. SAY “PLEASE” Say “Please” when you request something from your family, friends, or customers....
Puberty Help! Great Books to Help You with Questions and Challenges
The word alone strikes a little fear in all parents. With the help of parents and professionals, we have put together some great books to assist parents, carers, boys and...
Cooking With Kids: Egg-Sicles
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Egg-Sicles Egg-sicles are an egg-cellent activity/recipe for Spring! We are always trying to figure out healthier, sweet treat options for the kids and family to...
Autism & Wandering Prevention Tips: Promoting Safety in the Home & Community
Similar to the wandering behaviors in seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are prone to wandering away from a safe environment. Because many...
Cooking With Kids: Easy Cheesy Grilled Waffles
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Easy Cheesy Grilled Waffles Who doesn’t like waffles? More importantly, who doesn’t like the comfort of a warm, grilled cheese sandwich? Add the two together...
Cooking With Kids: No Bake Fig and Banana Granola Bites
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! No Bake Fig and Banana Granola Bites Are you a fig lover? Me too! I decided to try making them into granola bites for a...
Cooking With Kids: Refreshing Fruit Smoothies
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Refreshing fruit Smoothies Teaching your child to whip up a delicious and nutritious smoothie could be consider a great basic life skill. Smoothies are so...
Gifting Holidays: Overcoming Challenges and Promoting Enjoyment
Gifting Holidays Birthdays, holidays and other special occasions (e.g., graduations, weddings) are commonly associated with gifts. Giving and receiving gifts during these celebrations can be exciting and enjoyable, but may...
