Meltdowns occur frequently in autistic children and adolescents and can be a response to physical or emotional stress, resulting in loss of control of their behavior and challenges with “calming […]
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As the school year unfolds, both parents and students may face challenges that impact emotional well-being. Fortunately, there are practical strategies that you as a parent or caregiver can use
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Sometimes, when children or teens feel lonely, they don’t know how to express their desire for connection and may escape into solitary activities. If you can answer yes to any
Nurturing Connection: How Therapy Helps Children and Teens Cope with Loneliness Read More »
In our fast-paced and demanding modern world, stress has become a pervasive part of our lives. Whether it’s due to work, family, or personal concerns, stress can take a toll
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From learning to brush their teeth correctly to sleeping through the night to improving pre-academic skills, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy improves outcomes for many children with autism spectrum disorder
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School-based speech-language therapy (SLT) is priceless and for many families is the only way their child may gain access to this service. Both convenience and affordability make SLT in the schools accessible, a benefit that cannot be understated. As a former school Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I recognize both the value and challenges of children exclusively receiving SLT at school. Oftentimes, school services simply do not suffice, which is when it’s time to seek some additional supports for your child.
What kids may not be getting in school and when to seek outside help Read More »
Connection during the COVID 19 pandemic has been challenging but it was found in our Parenting in a Pandemic Support Group. Kelly Dahl, LMSW, a co-facilitator of the parent support
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Navigating live as we Know it was started by Special Needs Parent and Activist Steven Johnson, former President and Co-Founder of the Oasis Community of West Michigan. Their goal is to
Navigating Life as we Know It: Exploring Autism Podcast Series Read More »
Learning online requires a lot of skill and those skills might require some practice and strengthening after a long summer and challenging times. Distancing learning gets even more complicated when
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BRAINS was honored to receive notice that their post-doctoral neuropsychology training program has received recognition as a board-certified program by The Academy of the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. Several
