My most successful work days involve poop. Well, not just poop. A good day usually revolves around Number 1 and Number 2.
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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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Better Safe than Sorry! 13 Ways to Proactively Increase Your Child’s Safety at Home
Children with ASD have some unique needs regarding safety in the home. Extra precautions are needed to keep your child safe, although these measures can apply to all children.
Address: Teach your child to recite his address, telephone number, parent/guardian’s names, town child lives in, to different adults.
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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Looking for some fun on a budget? LOOK NO FURTHER! Keep reading for activities with items you can find at the dollar store!
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Whether it’s a day trip to the zoo or a week at the beach, for some children on the autism spectrum, traveling is not fun. Travelling is unpredictable. Travelling upends daily routines. The new environments, different bed, different foods, noise, crowds, and strangers can be scary and overwhelming, especially when it happens all at once! Travelling also necessitates a lot more waiting than one is used to in everyday life: waiting to get there, waiting for food, drink, and bathroom, waiting in lines, etc.
To alleviate the unpredictability and disruption of routine from travel, try some of these tips before you go on your next trip-
During the past few weeks, we have been talking about social and play skills from sharing and turn-taking to waiting for items and attention. All these areas we have gone over have significant importance during childhood.
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While “wait” may be a four-letter word, it’s not a bad word and it’s not the same as “no.” To demonstrate that “wait” is not “no,” consciously use the word “wait” with a matter-of-fact tone in the moments before a non-triggering event is about to occur.
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Language is such an important part of human interaction. Sometimes we might not realize how we speak has an effect on our behavior and vice versa. When we speak to friends and family, this is often different than how we would speak to a boss or a teacher, or how we would write in our professional careers.
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Cooperative play is when the child is interested in both the individuals and the activity that they are playing.
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For our third installment in our play and learn blog series we are going to talk about sharing and turn-taking!
This week in our play and learn series, we will be talking about expected play skills based on age groups, and what is an appropriate skill level based on each age.
During the month of February our posts will all be centered on play! Play time is one of our favorite times of day! The benefits to play are numerous. Through play your child will learn social skills, independence and expand their vocabulary.
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My name is Michelle. I work for the Behavior Place, and I am Tara’s assistant. I met Tara about 3 years ago when I was looking for ABA for my son. This is our family Autism Journey.
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Click below to see some of the 2018 accomplishments The Behavior Place team are celebrating.
Thanksgiving has come and gone and now comes the holiday season full of shopping and preparing for the holidays to come. Crowded malls, bright displays, and blaring music can take a toll on many holiday shoppers, but these things can be overwhelming for many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sensory overload is often something parents worry about when it comes to the holiday season. This can cause stress and fear for parents with children with ASD. These 7 tips can help families lessen the stress of the holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
Introducing Danielle!! And it’s that time of year again- open enrollment for most insurance companies. Here is some information on thing to think about while choosing the company best for your and your family.
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