Stuck in the House Sometimes brothers and sisters love each other, and it is so sweet. Siblings do much better if they can get a break from one another. I think this is a fact we can all agree on, yet these days, we do not have that option. A scenario that is common...
Today, let’s talk about one of our top symptoms. Perspective Taking Rashawn (age 2) is watching Ratatouille (unwillingly because it is not about a truck). He glances at the screen and says, “oh no, the mouse is very sad” as Remy hangs his head and walks from the...
How do I know what symptoms to target? Having trouble figuring out what to target first in therapy? Last time we talked about looking at your child’s CADE profile and considering what symptoms have the most impact on your life, day to day. Remember, if you still need...
I see all these recommendations for services on here, where do I start? Parents often feel lost when they seek help for their children. They are caught up in a swirling sea of potential mental health professionals, types of therapies, and possible evaluations. How do...
It’s no secret that I have a major love for music. Through all the ups and downs in my life, I find that my favorite songs just carry me through. I have been a sincere follower of Michael Franti (pictured here) for at least a decade. His music is truly liberating. It...
Let’s say your child is in ABA therapy, but you aren’t sure if their behavior is improving. How do you know if ABA is actually working? Let’s Talk About It An important element to ABA therapy is communication with the therapy team. You likely have a BCBA or Board...
So, you finally were able to get an evaluation, and the results just don’t fit. You do not see the child those clinicians were describing. This just cannot be. First step First, if you have a trusted counselor, school psychologist or even teacher at your child’s...
Family can be complicated! We think whether to share evaluation results with extended family is a very individualized decision. Consider how often they see your child... First, consider how involved your family is in your child’s life. If your son or daughter has...
Answered! Top 3 Questions Parents Ask About Labels Sometimes parents feel very concerned when they seek out or receive a diagnosis about this idea of a ‘label.’ #1. There is a whole cottage ‘industry’ of parents telling you something like, “Oh, but you don’t want a...
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What do I do if I disagree with the school evaluation? Families are often faced with a tough decision after an evaluation at school when things did NOT go as expected. Here are few reasons that might happen: They don’t get it: Sometimes, the parents feel that the...
Transitions Can Be Tough! Kindergarten may be the biggest transition for a child, particularly one who did not attend a full day preschool and particularly if that child has autism and it has not been yet identified and treated. As school psychologists, Dr. Willard...