The Benefits of Having a Pet
Animals are not only great companions, but they can have great impacts on children with developmental challenges. For children with autism, a companion animal can be a supportive tool...
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5 ESSENTIAL AUTISM CALMING PRODUCTS FOR YOUR CHILD
Whether your child is mid-meltdown or just needs to relax for bedtime, it’s always useful to have autism calming tools on hand. These are some of the most effective and...
Mindfulness & autism - Simple practices
Mindfulness practices can help kids with autism regulate their behaviors. Researchers have shown that mindfulness practices such as the Soles of the Feet Procedure, can significantly reduce the number...
Self-care tips for mothers
Being a parent is challenging, but being a parent of an autistic child is even more. Of course that you want to spend quality time with your child, but everyone...
Developmental Therapies for Autism
Autism, to date, does not have any "cure." But, early interventions have been introduced in the previous years to help kids with autism learn how to be sociable and...
How to Choose an ABA Therapist?
Most families know that early intervention helps an autistic child to learn new skills to decrease problems in the child's behavior. One of the best ways to intervene is...
Behavioral Therapies for children with Autism
Don't you know your ABA's? A Guide to Treatment for Kids with Autism Raising a child with autism at the best of times can be challenging but when you are...
Morning Routes for My Child to Avoid Meltdowns
When it comes to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), there are many challenges to face. Mornings especially can be a tough time. Not only do you have to get...
Calming Sensory Bedrooms: A Key to Good Night Sleep
For kids under the spectrum, a calming sensory bedroom is their haven to create a relaxing environment. Thus, special care has to be put into decorating the room to...
When should I teach my children colors, and How?
Benefits of Mastering the Basic Skill of Colors Whether or not we're even aware of it, we all use color to process information every day. Each color is used as...
EASING ANXIETY IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Regardless of whether or not they have anxiety, it can be difficult to know how to keep an autistic child calm. Add anxiety, and it can feel almost impossible. But,...
Nightmares, night terrors, and sleep problems. How to handle them with your Kid?
Good quality sleep is important for every kid to grow healthy. Medical experts have a recommended number of hours for every age group. For example, they recommend kids below three...