If your child is reduced to a meltdown whenever he hears the word “wait,” it’s time to practice with these winning strategies.
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Language is such an important part of human interaction, and is often challenging for children on the autism spectrum. These 4 strategies can help you teach conversational skills to your child.
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Making eye contact when we communicate is something most of us take for granted. But for some children with autism, making eye contact in social situations is difficult. You can help your child practice and increase eye contact with these 8 strategies.
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What should your child’s social skills look like?
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Do you have a child that can’t seem to handle losing a game? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered with tips to help your kid be a good sport.
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Simple things that you can do to get your child ready to play and socialize with friends.
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3 simple tricks to help your child be more independent during mealtimes
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The beach is a fun place for building sand castles, playing in the waves, and enjoying the rays of sunshine. Your child can stay safe while playing with these beach safety tips!
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Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we cover some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!
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If you are home with your kids right now (and assuming you’re reading this during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably are) you know that kids eat way more often than the three meal times during the day…While I can’t guarantee your child will stop loving goldfish, (or ask for chicken nuggets at dinner) I can offer you some behavior analytic tips to help your child be more independent during mealtime & snack time.
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Boardgames give plenty of opportunities to build on social and play skills, and can range from 2 player to multiplayer, and many now teach the concept of cooperating as a team to beat the game.
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Socialization is an important aspect of every child's development. Use our checklist to make sure your child is meeting their social milestones.
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Cooperative play is when the child is interested in both the individuals and the activity that they are playing. Here are 4 ideas for fostering cooperative play with your child.
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Sharing and turn-taking can be challenging areas to work through with young children. Here are 5 things you can do to get your toddler to play nice.
Play is a very important skill for little ones to learn. Use our checklist to make sure your child is meeting their play milestones.
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This time of year is one most children look forward too! Warmer weather, vacations, and no school! While you are enjoying summer break and your kids are home, you might plan some trips to the beach. The beach is a fun place for building sand castles, playing in the waves, and enjoying the rays of sunshine. Although it is fun and games, the beach can also be dangerous. Below are some safety tips for you to use when going to the beach.
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Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we’re going to go over some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!
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Safety is one of our top priorities! Parents and caregivers strive to teach their children the appropriate skills necessary to stay safe in various environments and situations. As a parent or caregiver of an individual with autism safety is an even bigger concern, as the majority of individuals with autism don’t recognize the typical unsafe situations that others may recognize.
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Safety is an important aspect of parenthood. Every parent and caregiver holds the responsibility of helping to teach their child safety skills in and out of the home. Many parents of children with autism spectrum disorder often find challenges in teaching safety skills to their children.
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