How to Work Through Your Child’s Rigidity
How to Work Through Your Child’s Rigidity You are all too familiar with the feeling: your child insisting on taking the same way home every day, down to the exact part of the sidewalk. Maybe they need to be picked up by the same person, at the same time, every day...
Understanding High Functioning Autism
High functioning autism, a subset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to individuals who have average or above-average intellectual abilities. They can exhibit strong verbal skills and may demonstrate exceptional talents in certain academic or creative fields. ...
How to Explain Social Cues to Your Neurodivergent Child
Navigating the complex world of social interactions can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent children. Unlike their neurotypical peers, these unique learners may not instinctively pick up on social cues. These children may return home from school, claiming...
How To Take Action When Your Child Is Bullied
If your child has been repetitively bullied, you know the torrent of emotions it can bring up: anxiety, outrage, sadness, and, more than anything, helplessness. Feeling helpless, however, does not mean you are completely powerless. As a parent, your role is pivotal...
Using Visuals to Make Transitions Easier for Unique Learners
Transitions are difficult for all of us. Suddenly switching gears, stopping what you’re doing no matter how invested you are, embarking on a new journey…for many people, changes in the day are not always welcome. For children with unique needs, such as those with...
