Going to a restaurant can be relaxing for adults, but a little funkier for children. Outside of their comfort zone of the home, children can freeze up around waiters and get upset when chicken fingers aren’t on the menu. But, as the holidays approach, you and your family may find yourselves out for meals more […]
Winter is a time where we like to hibernate: we eat a lot over the holidays and then stay indoors and lounge in the cooler months. This can make it hard to stay active, especially for special needs children who might already be prone to a more relaxed pace of life. But there are many […]
One of the most challenging things for any child is how easily they can become overstimulated. Think back to when you were a child and your parents asked you to clean your bedroom. The younger you were and the messier your bedroom was, the more overwhelmed you felt. Now think of your child with special […]
Every child with special needs must feel included in terms of participating and helping around the house. A child with cerebral palsy, autism or any other special need can still be included in maintaining the household duties. When a child participates in the household chores it is part of their ongoing life education because it […]
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and with the cranberry sauce, turkey, and football games comes the opportunity to give back and give thanks to those you love and appreciate. Naturally, this extends to our family, and there can be important and reassuring ways to show thanks to those nearest to us: our children. Before the […]
At The Deron School, we always look forward to autumn: it both means the return of our students and a fresh school year but also the chance to get off campus and explore all that New Jersey has to offer this colorful, crisp season. Below, find five activities fun for the whole family to explore […]
Impossible as it seems, a new school year is just around the corner! As families enjoy the final weeks by the beach and days by the pool, we at The Deron School are eagerly anticipating another fruitful academic year with our young learners. There are many ways to prepare you and your child for a […]
The Deron School prides itself on being proactive about our students’ education year-round. This includes the summertime, a period for which we’ve previously offered ways to keep your child mathematically engaged. Now, we turn our attention to reading, where The Deron School’s reading specialist Mary Hynes dives into some tips to keep your child curious […]
Parents Unite: Blogs on Autism to Read and Follow April is National Autism Awareness Month, a chance to reflect on and honor inclusion and accomplishments within the autism community. While this is a month of celebration, it may also remind parents of the loneliness that sometimes accompanies raising a child with autism. A parent’s job […]
Why do students with ASD thrive at Deron? We take a holistic approach in identifying each student’s unique abilities. This individualized approach shapes what strategies, instructional methods and techniques will be used when developing their program. We do not differentiate classes by disability because we understand that every student, even those with the exact same […]
