
Stuffing Your Child with an Attitude of Gratitude
One of the most powerful gifts a parent can give a child is to nurture a quality connection with the outside world. Encouraging your child t

How to Take the ‘BOO’ Out of Halloween for a Child with ASD
Give your child control. It’s human nature to feel safer when we think we have control over a situation. In addition to the two ideas direct

Are You and Your Child Halloween Ready?
Overstimulation comes not just from the sugar high that the sweet treats bring but also from the television advertising, the parties, the de

Will Your ASD Child Trick or Treat?
If you are on the fence about whether or not your child is ready to participate in this Halloween event it's important to respond to the

Making Adjustments for the Best School Year Ever!
All parents want things to go smoothly and when they don't it's all too easy to place blame on yourself. But wait! Before jumping to

Helping Your ASD Child Deal with a Traumatic Event
None of us like to think about it but the possibility of a natural disaster or traumatic event exists for us all. Hurricanes, terrorist...

How to Minimize Social Anxiety for Your Child
Do you have accurate knowledge about your child’s social experience in school? Does your son worry about making friends and ‘fitting in’?...

School Bells, Anxiety and ASD
Another summer is coming to an end! Despite the continued warm weather many schools are ringing their bells and opening their doors to...

Stress-free Back to School Shopping
Have you started your back-to-school shopping yet? Children all over the country will be returning to school soon and the advertisements...

Back-to-school Prep for Your ASD Child
Children on the autism spectrum need ample time to transition to new routines and returning to school is one of them. Is your child fully...