Articles from Professionals
Autism and Long-Term Perspective
Parents lose sleep at night wondering “what will happen to my loved one when I’m not here anymore?” Therefore, doesn’t it make sense to fully understand what skills individuals need in order to thrive in the 21st century?
Is ABA the Only Way?
I tried to be my son’s therapist but what I truly wanted to be was mommy.
After the Autism Diagnosis
Parents should be empowered and encouraged to know that they have what it takes.
Don’t Be a Thinking Robber
How the communication you use can transform your child’s thinking opportunities
Mindful Parenting and Moving Out Of Crisis
Perpetual states of crisis make it difficult for parents to learn to see the forest through the trees.
Getting Your Child’s Teacher on Board
I think the most important thing I’ve learned during the years my two “differently wired” kids have been in school is that teachers genuinely want to help, but they may need time and support to understand your child as intuitively as you do
Slow Down in Autism Treatment
As a society, we seem to be moving faster and faster each day, month, year. At the same time the word “mindfulness” is blowing up everywhere because we all know it! Life is getting away from us all!
Are you Experiencing “Autism Burnout”?
Parents of children with special needs, autism included, are at a greater risk of developing what we call “caregiver burnout”. This is a common problem caused by a lack of self-care and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed and ‘on’ all the time.
Looking Past the Behaviour During Sibling Conflict
It’s a scene almost any parent of more than one child knows well: you’ve just broken up yet another sibling conflict. One child is crying, complaining through the sobs that their sibling hit them. Your other child is standing nearby, defiantly explaining their grievances. Both of them are waiting for you to do something.
What do you do?
Keeping Your Cool When Things Are Overheating With Your Child
“Do you tend to “lose it” more often than you’d like? Are you trying to stop getting swept up in the heat of the moment when your child’s behaviour is frustrating you? Here are some ideas to try next time this happens.”
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