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As educators and caretakers, we all want our children to lead fulfilling, vibrant lives.  Although children with disabilities may require more initial assistance from adults than able-bodied peers, they still deserve every opportunity to lead independent lives.  This may materialize later in life as moving into their own home, working a job they find rewarding, …

5 Ways We Can Help Students with Disabilities Develop Self-Agency Read More »

We all want our children to lead healthy and fulfilling lives on their own terms.  As many of us have incidentally learned, one of the most essential parts of adulthood is balancing day-to-day responsibilities with social interaction.  Although jobs and chores are important, we find emotional fulfillment from time spent among people we trust, respect, …

5 Ways to Help Your Autistic Teen Foster Friendships Read More »

As we progress through some of the pandemic’s hardest months, we would like to share some words of affirmation for parents, guardians, and caretakers.  You pour your heart and soul into the lives of others: now we want to give that same love and healing in return.   Remember to take some time in the coming …

8 Phrases of Encouragement for Parents and Caretakers of Special Education Children Read More »

Although children with special needs are often treated as a monolith by society at large, some may have additional emotional issues that require supplementary care.  Just like neurotypical children, children with developmental and intellectual differences can suffer from anxiety disorders.  By working to understand anxiety and its impact on behavior, caretakers can improve their children’s …

6 Tips for Parents to Help Children with Anxiety Read More »

Social stories are a great way for parents to communicate social norms to children with autism.  By providing real-world examples for children to reference beforehand, parents can give their child space to navigate situations in the way that best works for them, all while still accounting for the thoughts and feelings of others. Parents can …

Social Stories with Children on the Spectrum (with Examples) Read More »

Children with learning differences may receive specialized instruction at school, but what about outside the classroom?  Professionals in the field of pediatric psychiatry have developed methods to support ADD/ADHD students and their families at home as they tackle challenges both personal and academic. Break cards are an effective, adaptable learning tool that help children recognize …

How Break Cards Can Help your Child with ADD/ADHD at Home Read More »

Every family is navigating the pandemic differently, but for most households, this holiday season will look unique from any before.  If you’re still deliberating holiday plans as a parent or caretaker, inform your decisions with these risk factors from the CDC. Factor 1: Community levels of COVID-19 Keep track of COVID-19 spread in your area …

7 COVID-19 Risk Factors to Keep in Mind this Holiday Season Read More »

With the election, the approaching holiday season, a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and a great deal of related uncertainty, it is tempting for parents to forget self care altogether.  Thankfully, for those of us with hectic schedules, self care doesn’t have to mean turning our plans upside-down.  Here are quick steps parents can take …

7 Quick, Easy Steps for Parent Self Care Read More »

If your family has decided to start school from home this year, you may be facing a considerable set of challenges.  With screens separating students from instructors, even more responsibility falls on parents and families.  Daily schedules become even more complex.  Children with attention deficits may require constant guidance from adults to stay on task …

Back-to-School from Home: 6 Ways to Make Remote Learning Easier for Kids with ADD and/or ADHD Read More »

For some families, keeping kids at home this school year is not a viable option.  Many Americans are struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic due to economic hardship, and some may simply feel their child needs a return to face-to-face instruction.  If you are sending your child back to school this fall, make sure …

Back to School 2020: 6 Tips on How to Keep Your Child Safe This School Year Read More »