The Birthday Gift
Every year I struggled with what to do for my daughter’s birthday. Of course, my daughter starts planning
Social Skills
4 Tips for Managing Parties and Social Gatherings this Summer
Summer might be over, but, barbecues, outdoor festivals, street parties, family get-togethers and camping out are still things we look forward to…or, if you’re the parent of an autistic child, you may be thinking it’s time for sensory blowouts
Help Children Have Successful Play Dates…At Any Age
Teaching necessary social skills to build solid friendships
Appropriate – Where Do You Draw the Line: Teaching Social Behaviors for Independent Living
Teaching Social Behaviors for Independent Living As I sit on the beach, I reflect on our son’s success. I start to fall into a transcendental moment of pride. I even...
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...
Got Pool Games?
GOT POOL GAMES? When the sun is hot, water is the place to be. Kids in water are natural. Water is also a medium that is perfect for experimenting with...
From Social Skills to Social Thinking
Teaching “social skills’ had been of interest to me for the past ten years. My skills in this area have grown and changed over time
Engaging Siblings to Build Social Skills: A Relative Solution to a Complex Problem
Engaging Siblings Play is a primary context for children to learn important skills and to interact, but it tends to be “messy”. Children with special needs often find playtime with...
Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music
The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...
Teaching your Child Social Skills Using Let’s Choose™ Interactive Card Game
Teaching your child Social Skills Social Skill to be Learned: Wait. POSITIVE CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES (See choice card above on waiting.) A parent can teach a child how to wait...
