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July 21, 2015
A preschool age child is having difficulty sitting during circle time, making eye contact and having trouble doing work at a desk without flitting from toy to toy. Parents and sometimes even teachers are quick...
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June 16, 2015
Summer vacation is almost here and most of us are dreaming of a relaxing getaway to unwind from our busy, stressful lives. Maybe your dream includes the beach or the mountains. Regardless of where you...
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May 26, 2015
If you have ever participated in a summer camp, you know how much fun it can be! Summer Camp can be a great way for an individual with autism to have fun, relax, and take...
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May 5, 2015
Frolicking with a puppy, riding a horse, or swimming with a dolphin undoubtedly have the potential to be enriching and memorable experiences for any person, including a person with a disability. Pet Assisted Therapies, (specifically...
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February 16, 2015
Like many parents these days you may find that your child likes to stay busy and active. But what do you do if your child needs options that are sensory friendly? Thankfully through autism awareness...
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January 27, 2015
No one wants to think about the loss of a grandparent, parent, friend or relative. Finding comforting words or actions can be hard if not impossible. The death of a loved one is an...
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January 20, 2015
Many young children have feeding issues including being picky eaters and only eating certain foods prepared in certain ways. Pediatric psychologist Jayne Bellando, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical...
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January 13, 2015
One of the best ways to learn social skills is to actually practice these skills. For parents with children on the spectrum play dates can be somewhat a stressful time. What is if bombs? What...
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January 6, 2015
Doctor visits for anyone can be annoying and be a cause of high anxiety. There are many things that can make the visit difficult: from the lengthy wait in the office, to the annoyance of...
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December 23, 2014
One of the hallmarks of autism spectrum disorders is difficulty with verbal and social communication. Finding ways practice those skills in a non-threatening manner is ultimate goal of most specialists and therapists working with children...
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