Autism treatment is an emergency. We wouldn’t wait to treat a disease like leukemia or diabetes so why should we wait to treat the delays and behaviors associated with autism? The system is broken for parents trying to seek out help. Find out how you can start helping your child today.
Read MoreAll ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs are not high quality programs. So, what is “bad ABA” and what should you look out for in finding a good program. Here are three signs to ask about and look for when evaluating ABA programs and service provider
Read MoreAutism evaluation reports can be confusing. But are so important in educating yourself on the core symptoms of autism. This is the first step in truly understanding how autism impacts your child. Autism manifests in unique ways for every single person with that diagnosis. Find out how to use evaluation information to develop a custom plan for your child.
Read MoreIf your child has a diagnosis of autism or even if you have concerns but they aren’t yet diagnosed then you need an autism plan. Like… yesterday! I don’t want to cause you to panic but I do want to light a fire because I know from 20 years of experience in the field of autism that the sooner a child starts receiving high-quality, targeted interventions, the better their long-term outcome.
Read MoreDoes your child constantly draw you into a power struggle? Do they know exactly the buttons to push to upset you? Or they don’t back down when you give directions? Learn the 5 tips to help you avoid the power struggle.
What parent wouldn’t want to prevent their child’s problem behavior? Right???? We have way more control in the preventative side of the equation than in responding after behavior has already occurred. So, Prevention is key! Now, unfortunately I don’t have a magic wand to help you completely eliminate all behaviors. But, I’m going to share 5 tips to implement to reduce the chances of problem behavior occurring.
Read MoreSummer vacation is an exciting time but brings challenges. Want more fun and less stress this summer? Need help figuring out how to organize those long summer days? I’m sharing some summer survival tips to help moms stay sane this summer.
Read MoreReally good parent coaching goes beyond teaching you “what to do” and helps you actually do it. Implementation is the hardest part and, yet, the most important, because you need your child to demonstrate skills at home and with you.
Read MoreIf you’re the parent of a gifted child, you may be challenged with a unique set of circumstances. Your gifted child might be mentally above average, but have difficulty interacting with their peers; they may be immature, impatient, or easily bored.
Read MoreMany parents believe in the same myth: if they do everything right, their children will be happy. But that’s not how childhood works. No matter how much you love your child or how much you give to them in the way of attention and material items, kids are still going to experience all kinds of emotions, including anger.
Read MoreIt’s important that ASD be diagnosed as early as possible to reduce the symptoms of autism and improve the child’s quality of life. There is no medical test for autism. Instead, diagnosis is based on observing the child.
Read MoreSeveral studies have shown that kids who participate in mindfulness programs are happier. And the sooner you get kids started with mindfulness, the easier it becomes for them to develop a capacity to become calm and centered when life throws them stressful situations.
Read MoreIf you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism than you may be overwhelmed trying to figure out the right treatment plan. There is so much information out there but how do you know what’s right for your child or your family.
Read MoreEver feel so overwhelmed that you aren’t even sure exactly what you are overwhelmed about? Yep, me too. Parents are often stretched so thin and so busy putting out fires that it’s hard to step back and clarify exactly “What is the problem?” And, if you don’t have a clearly defined problem then it’s going to be almost impossible to create a solution.
Read MoreBehaviors occur for many reasons and not just because of poor parenting. Research has shown behavior is always communication and always occurs for a reason. Understanding the “why” then leads us to figure out how to replace the problem behavior for a more acceptable alternative. Creating plans to address problem behavior that use positive and proactive interventions instead of reactive and punitive consequences has shown to reduce the amount of problem behavior.
Read MoreChildren with autism often have difficulty with the variety of play as well as the complexity of play. They may only play with certain toys or may not play with them in a functional way, like the child who likes to look at the car and spin the wheel but doesn’t pretend to drive it. The good news is that you absolutely can teach attention and play skills. Here are some tips for teaching play.
Read MoreWhat is ABA? ABA has been steadily gaining popularity in the main-stream media over the last 10 years and more people have at least heard of it, thanks to the increase in autism awareness. But, it still is not well understood by the general public even though it’s the most research-based treatment for autism.
Read MoreOne of the biggest daily stresses for a lot of parents are those daily routines that kids don’t follow. Parents feel like they have to repeat themselves a million times or yell in order for their kids to get moving. It’s time to be less reactive and more proactive!
The number one complaint I hear from parents is that they are so tired of yelling at their kids. Why can’t they just listen! Does this sound like you? Are there times of your day that you just dread because you know for a fact that they aren’t going to do what you tell them and the situation is going to escalate?
Let's talk about New Year's resolutions. Do you even bother to set yearly resolutions anymore? Or, have you given up because you start the year jazzed up about the big changes your going to make and then find yourself 3 weeks later feeling defeated.
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