Change, change, it’s the season for change! Well, change is inevitable at any time of the year and in any phase of our life. If you have children, double the amount of change! Our year is filled with them – September, the holidays, winter break, the return to school in January, spring break, returning after… Continue reading 4 Ways to Help Kids with Special Needs Adjust to Change
A good social story helps us teach our two sons with Down syndrome many of the social nuances that don’t come easily to them.
Depending on the age and disability of your special need child, you may have to limit what you share about catastrophic events.
Up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are selective eaters. Your child with autism may eat fewer fruits and vegetables.
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders that affect social interaction, communication and behavior. The terms “Asperger’s syndrome,” “pervasive developmental disorders(PDD),” “Rett syndrome” and the more commonly known “autistic disorder” all fall under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella, which is now believed to affect 1 in every 68 children.… Continue reading What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?