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...
Behavior
A Parent’s Roadmap to Improving Challenging Behavior With Positive Behavior Support
Positive behavior support transformed the life of our son, Richie, and our family as a whole. This article will share our experiences as we developed a better understanding of Richie’s...
Cultivating Support for Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors
Cultivating Support for Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors Have you ever experienced this situation: Your child has a meltdown, resists participating in an activity with other children, or does something that...
Say “Aah” Successful Trips to the Dentist
Successful Trips to the Dentist It is estimated that approximately 20% of adults fear dental treatment to the point that they put off necessary visits. Children with disabilities may be...
Teen Dating: Violence Can Happen: Understanding the 3 Cs in a Healthy Relationship
Teen Dating There are young people across the world who are currently in abusive relationships and don’t know what to do about it. What does teen dating violence look like...
Are Too Many Toys & Games Hurting Your Child’s Health?
With the holiday season fast approaching, you can expect a vast array of toys and games to be advertised on television, in flyers, and certainly all over the Internet. Retailers...
Bookshelf Essential: Parenting with Positive Behavior Support
Mom-Approved Bookshelf Essential Parenting with Positive Behavior Support: A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child’s Difficult Behavior reviewed by Christine Goulbourne This is a book every parent of a child with challenging behaviors...
Study: Empowering Parents Helps Kids with Autism Behave Better
A new study looked at parents of kids with Autism and found empowering those parents helps kids behave better. In fact, it works at the same rate as medications. (COLUMBUS, Ohio)...
ADVICE NEEDED! How To Stop, Hitting, Punching, Pinching, and Pulling Hair.
Real Moms Sharing Their Experiences and Advice Please be advised that the information that is shared on this page is for general knowledge and information from parents and (some) professionals....
What to Expect When Establishing Expectations
As parents, we often say things like, “I just wish my child would ____ (e.g., get ready on time, put away his things, finish her homework)”. Establishing expectations involves letting...
