Humans interacting with pet companions have many benefits. Holding a pet can relax and calm you. But what about children with disabilities? Scientific research has concluded that pets and other […]
7 Tips to Help You Survive During the Holidays
Parents of children with special needs know all too well that the Holiday season can be full of excitement, hope, and disappointment. To make your Holidays more bearable, here are […]
Is Your Child a Shut-Down Learner?
Is your child a “shut-down learner”? Shut-down learners are children who become discouraged at school and disconnected over time. But how do kids become shut-down learners? Some factors might include […]
Creating a Learning Environment for Children with Learning Disabilities
Children with learning disabilities present very specific challenges when it comes to working outside of their regular formal schooling environment: homework can feel like an uphill struggle for both the students […]
Exercise Proven Beneficial to Children With Developmental Disabilities
While ABA therapy is the most commonly used treatment for autism spectrum disorders, as well as added speech or occupational therapy, studies show that a more traditional practice has been […]
Tips for Sending a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder Back to School
As summer winds down, parents are checking over school supply lists, going shopping for new clothes, and preparing to send their children back to school. For many parents and children […]
3 Mistakes Parents of Children With Autism Need to Avoid
Autism is becoming increasingly more accepted as better information comes out. After decades, probably millennia of misunderstanding and ostracism, people are finally starting to understand the challenges faced by those […]
4 Things Kids with Autism Wish You Knew
Autism awareness is quickly spreading throughout the United States. It is defined as a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication. Symptoms are typically noticed before […]
Is Your Child Receiving the Education They Need? Picking the Right School Environment for Your Child
A good education can last a lifetime and provide countless opportunities for your child, but picking the right starting point can be difficult, especially for parents of children with learning […]
Tricare to Cut ABA Therapy Funding Despite Complaints From Patients and Congress
The world of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is about to get a little bit harder for many families to take advantage of. According to Heraldnet.com, thousands of families and […]