Halloween! Awesome for some….torture for others. To our children with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, food allergies, and many more, Halloween can be frightful and not because of the ghosts and goblins! As with any holiday, Halloween brings with it many changes. The visual stimuli of pumpkins, costumes, and decorations may be quite overwhelming for kids! It’s true that […]
Have you seen the BORED Board? We’ve been using it for years in our home and clinic. It’s a fabulous way to re-direct your child/student when he is complaining of boredom. Let’s face it, children should learn the skill of playing on their own and finding an appropriate activity to do so. Sounds easy, right? Not for […]
Vision involves more than the ability to see with or without glasses…..here’s our story: My autistic son complained of frequent headaches, squinted, and showed difficulty reading. His pediatrician recommended an evaluation by an eye doctor. We anxiously awaited the appointment with the ophthalmologist and felt we would get answers. It was a surprise that James’ vision was […]
If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you know I’m the mother to two children with autism spectrum disorders. My boys are nineteen and sixteen. Over the years, I have supported numerous advocacy groups and delivered evidence-based information at conferences and seminars across the US. My six books sell across the world […]
