Is your big kid doing something you’ve never seen before? It is often the case that just when we think we have things figured out, the kiddo changes. Are these changes NO BIG DEAL or a NEED FOR CONCERN? Typical new behaviors include aggression, anxiety,...
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...
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...
Autism Myth #2: Too smart to have autism Dear Community, April is the month to honor people with autism and bring awareness to the challenges many families face. This is our series on autism myths. Below is myth #2. Please read and share. Oh, that...