ABOUT ME: Communication & Choice Making Guide
Communication and choice making skills are something most of us take for granted. If you think about how you interact with friends, family and work colleagues, much of it revolves...
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Want Your Child to Learn How to Get to School on Time? Think Backwards!
Teaching children how to manage time does not sound like a fun activity, but there is an enjoyable way to learn this skill—think backwards! Because getting where you need to...
Educational Options After High School for Students with Special Needs
As a person with learning disabilities, or the parent of a student with LD, there are many decisions to be made about the future, post-high school. Maybe college is one option, or
Give the Gift of Music to Kids with Special Needs
The Rhythm Tree DVD and Music Kit lets you create fun, family time and helps you bond with your child through the joy of music
An iPad for the Holidays Now What?
This holiday season you have purchased an iPad for your child–now what? We know that looking for appropriate apps can be overwhelming and figuring out how to get started with...
Five Fitness Facts for a Fitter Fall
Recent research has demonstrated that the autism population may be more at risk for lifestyle-related medical complications (Type II Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) than the neurotypical population due to several issues
Life Skills Programs: How to Stay Organized Teaching Essential Life Skills
Life Skills Programs Teaching our children life skills can be challenging, but essential for them to make it in the real world The Life Skills programs at school are a blessing....
Decision Making Skills for Young Adults
When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
Ask the Nurse: Social Interaction Tips
Question: My child is not interactive with other children. What can I do? Answer: A child with special needs requires additional skill development. Social skills are not always learned in...
How to Use Music to Bond with Your Child and Help Them Reach Developmental Goals
Music. Does your child enjoy it? I am guessing that the answer is, “Yes, my child loves music!” My next question is, “How are you using music to bond with...
