When to Seek Help for ‘Picky Eating’
In our last blog post, we described picky eating habits and how you can help your child be a more adventurous eater. But what if there’s more going on than […]
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In our last blog post, we described picky eating habits and how you can help your child be a more adventurous eater. But what if there’s more going on than […]
When to Seek Help for ‘Picky Eating’ Read More »
There are lots of reasons children might exhibit ‘picky eating.’ In some cases it’s just a normal way of asserting independence. In other cases, your child may just not like
How to Help Your Picky Eater (and When to Seek Professional Help) Read More »
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
Managing Meltdowns: Strategies for Helping a Child with ASD Cope with Big Emotions Read More »
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
Navigating the School Year: A Therapeutic Perspective for Parents and Students Read More »
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
Choosing ABA Treatment for Children with Autism Read More »
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.
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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
Parenting in a Pandemic Read More »
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 »