Relationship Rescue: Expressing Feelings Appropriately
Question: “How do I assist my special needs teen/adult to express their feelings appropriately”? Advice: Not an easy answer to say the least. I have found that, typically, the parent/adult...
Practical Tips
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet November and December conjure up so many fond thoughts and memories; wonderful smells are in the air, the stores and homes...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Ham and Cheese Croissants
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ham and Cheese Croissants Family Traditions When I was little, my Dad would take me every Sunday, with my brother, to the local bagel shop...
Back to School Shopping Savers for New Clothes
Back to School Shopping Savers for New Clothes We know that as children get older, their tastes become much more than simple. Research has shown that older adolescents are less...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Mushroom Tacos
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Mushroom Tacos Ingredients makes 2 Tacos 1 Portobello mushroom washed and cleaned 1/2 tablespoon butter 5-10 shakes of lemon pepper 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon...
Adjusting to School Tips
Adjusting to School Question: How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? Answer: The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can...
Tips to Help Managing Papers!
Tips to Help Managing Papers! The summer is over and the school days have arrived! Now that you are back into that familiar routine of getting the kids up, dressed,...
Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence
Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence Last year about this time, I wrote an article for the SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Foundation’s blog discussing how important it is to see...
Shopping Tips
I am not a fan of food shopping; shoe shopping is more my thing. However, it must be done. My food shopping day is Wednesday. I am lucky enough to...
EFL: What is it?
Question: What is EFL Therapy? Answer: EFL stands for Equine Facilitated Learning. It is a form of therapy that is used most typically for children who have mental or emotional...
