A comprehensive guide on how to tackle food aversions and food sensitivity amongst children with autism. What is Sensory Sensitivity? What is Food Aversion? What is the Relation Between Sensory Processing Disorder and Food? What causes Food…
Speech skills develop at a specific range of age for most children. Not beginning to babble at 4 months or not responding to speech by 9 months may indicate a delay in speech. Children with autism spectrum disorder also have speech delay…
Due to COVID-19 outbreak, we are all advised by experts and health authorities to stay at home for both our and everyone else’s safety. This means no going to school, no going to the park, no social gatherings of any kind. It may become…
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In many parts of the world, Christmas holiday season is in full swing and families are looking forward to spending the festive times together. To truly enjoy this time of the year and prevent kids (and parents) from meltdowns caused by…
Social stories are an effective tool to teach children with autism about communication, social interactions, and emotional responses. Because one of the hallmark challenges facing children with autism is social skills, social stories is one…
Navigating IEP meetings can be stressful and time-consuming. From assembling a tailored team to drafting the lengthy document, the IEP process can be a nerve-racking prospect for teachers. As an educator, your role in the IEP team is…
Being a special education teacher seem to be stressful but here are some teaching tips to make your life easier while working with students with disabilities. 1. Get to Know Your Students The importance of establishing positive…
This article is guest posted by Dr. Greg Grillo () Any dentist will tell you how important it is to have a good dental care routine. Having a healthy mouth is essential to one’s overall health and well-being. However, in children with…
Focus Techniques for ADHD / ADD Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for parents, especially when it comes time to teach about concentration skills. Here we’ve outlined some strategies to help…