What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
When we think of learning disorders, we tend to think of kids who have a hard time learning to read. But there’s another kind of learning disorder, non-verbal learning disorder,...
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Sharing books with my child
It is known as "bibliotherapy" the discipline in the artistic and creative field that uses books as a therapeutic resource. It seeks to encourage people's relationship with books, with both...
What is Neuroplasticity and How Does it Work?
Our brains are truly amazing, aren’t they? Have you ever watched one of those specials on someone who experienced an amazing, unexpected recovery after a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ASD
Cognitive behavior therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy may be a treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder who have other...
Managing Anxiety in Children with ADHD and ASD
It’s likely that we all know someone who experiences anxiety, and there’s no doubt that anxiety can be exhausting and can interfere with daily life. For children with autism, anxiety...
Music Therapy for Children Under the Spectrum
What is music therapy? There are many different types of music therapy. For kids under the Spectrum, music therapy uses interactive musical activities to improve social and communication skills. Music therapy can...
How to Write a Social Story
Do you know a child that is struggling with different situations? Perhaps it is learning a new routine, participating in a conversation or playing with peers. Whatever the situation, a...
Sensory Friendly New Years Eve Ideas
It can be challenging to survive the holidays when there is so much sensory information being pummeled at your sensory child. Going out and celebrating New Year's Eve at somewhere...
My child is sensitive to their clothing, what can I do?
Does my Child Have Sensory Issues with Clothing? The thing is that sensory processing issues for children can be highly complex and sometimes puzzling to those who do not have...
Celebrating Christmas with your Child
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’s lights up everywhere, people are crowding stores finding the perfect gifts for their loved ones, there’s cookies to bake, family to visit,...
THE FEAR OF TRAVEL : TRAVEL TIPS AND HACKS
A Little Planning Goes a Long Way Holidays are the busiest time of the year to travel by plane. Preparing a child, teenager or adult with autism spectrum disorder for...
Sensory Play! Fun Sensory Activities
Our five senses are critical to our lives, helping guide us through everything from the daily tasks of walking, talking and eating to the more complex functions like creative and...