Guardianship & Supported Decision Making
Guardianship is something all parents of children with disabilities must face as their child approaches 18 years of age. Guardianship is the legal process for adults who have a clinically...
Resources
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3 Great Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Sensory Issues at the Dentist
Bright lights, loud noises, strange tastes and smells of oral care products, being touched by people; these are all things you’ve experienced at the dentists. For special needs patients, these...
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3 Things to Expect When You Take Your Child with Autism to the Dentist
Going to the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, but for patients with autism this experience can be a lot harder. However, knowing what to expect and preparing...
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What Autism Parents Would Like For You to Know
It can be easy to see life through your own lens and perspective. As parents with children on the spectrum, there are moments when our lenses as parents may have...
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Explaining a Diagnosis to Kids with Autism or ADHD: Teaching Kids About Their Brain Forests
Teaching kids about how their brain works can be a great way to give them a sense of ownership concerning their outer behaviors and their inner experiences. The problem is...
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The Universal TriOn Grip!
Many adults on the spectrum develop intense interests in a certain topic. For Kate Gladstone, it was handwriting. Kate is a world renowned handwriting expert and the creator of the...
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Tips to Help Autistic Kids Make Friends
How Classmates Can Help If you have an autistic kid in your classroom, it would be nice if you invite them to play during recess. Playing with a classmate on...
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Sleeping Issues on the Autism Spectrum
A common issue in many people with autism is an important thing that everyone in the world needs and is not getting enough of- Sleep! If we don’t get enough...
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Promote Your Child's Independence Starting Today
It's never too early or too late to prepare your child for life! The school years come to an end, but adulthood lasts for decades! The sooner you teach your...
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Worried About Not Doing Enough for Your Child? Don’t Be!
The most common question I get asked by parents of a child on the spectrum is “How do I know if I am doing enough for my child?”. By asking...
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Life of a Behavior Therapist
If I had to describe the life of a behavior therapist in one word it would be UNPREDICTABLE! Every client is different and every session is different. A behavior therapist...
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Autism Anger Management: How to Visually Teach Deep Breathing
Breathing patterns can have a deep effect on our health. Our breathing patterns can also help us to recognize our emotional state. For example, in times of stress, breathing can...
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Using Visuals to Reduce Confusion and Frustrations, and Encourage Independence.
There are two sides to language. There is the understanding of what others say (receptive language) and there is what we say (expressive language). When an individual (particularly younger ones)...
