by Uwe | Oct 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
A 2014 study showed that about 6.5 million students in the United States were receiving special education services. That’s about 13%. That means that general education teachers are likely learning to accommodate different learners far more than ever...
by | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some families with autism and other special needs find going out into the community very difficult and some even avoid it altogether. If you’re one of those families who spend most of your time at home, here are some great tips for childproofing a home for a...
by | Oct 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
For many children with autism, life outside of the home can be scary and anxiety-provoking. There are loud noises, changing weather conditions, and sometimes unexpected surprises. Home can be a true sanctuary where things are consistent and predictable. Many children...
by | Oct 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you learn your child has special needs or a developmental delay, you quickly become familiar with a language of acronyms: OT, PT, SLP, ABA, DIR, IEP, and on and on! There really are a lot of options. Here’s a list of 8 Therapies You May Not Know...
by | Oct 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
You may have seen the title of this post and thought “only five important life skills to teach??” Of course, I know there are many, many important life skills we strive to teach our children. I get overwhelmed just thinking about them all. I sat down...