“ABA-SkiP” – is Ahead of the Game
Collaboration between MHMRA and the University of Houston – Clear Lake, SkIP is ahead of the game in offering support to these children and
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The Love of a Father
Headlines are quick to capture “deadbeat dads”. Stories and movies are often written about abusive fathers, and about dads who disappear from the lives of their children, leaving moms and children broken, hurt, desolate, and alone. We seem to hear a little bit about the good dads
Music Therapy Rooms and Their Great Impact on Developing Students
Music therapy is a multi-sensory experience whereby music is used for therapeutic results. A student visually connects with
Your Baby: Babies Know More Than You Think
All of us are born with undeveloped brains. We’ve got one hundred billion brain neurons at birth, but they aren’t connected to
Our Experience with Therapeutic Listening as Autism Therapy
When I first heard about therapeutic listening, I was very dubious. I didn’t understand how wearing headphones and listening to weird sounds was going to do anything except seriously tick Billy off
Wee Hands in the Garden
In my classes and parent presentations, I talk a lot about narrating your children’s day and labeling sensory experiences. Now if playing in the garden isn’t a sensory experience I don’t know what is
Relationship Rescue: Are there Alternatives to Prescription Medications?
“Isn’t there something else I can do for my child besides having them take prescription medications?”
Super Foods to Elevate Mood and Overall Health
Food is fuel. Garbage in equals garbage out, resulting in an inefficiently working machine. It is true that what you consume, in large part, affects your mood and overall
Advocating for Your Child
Good special education services are intensive and expensive. Resources are limited. If you have a child with special needs, you may wind up battling the school district for the services your child needs. To prevail, you need information, skills, and
Healthy Summer Treats
Summer is officially here. Kids are out of school and it’s time for families to spend more time together. As we all know, social gatherings usually revolve around food. This can be the perfect opportunity to
