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What is an Autism Navigator?
Imagine your child has just been diagnosed with Autism. Maybe you don’t have to imagine this. Maybe you are one of nearly 1.5 million families in the US who have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. When a child is diagnosed with Autism, families often report a range of feelings. Some experience fear, some […]
Helping picky eaters with Sequential Oral Sensory Approach
“My child is a picky eater, should I be worried?” Many children are picky eaters and will expand their diets as they grow and develop. However, the real concern is children who are not just picky eaters but those who are problem feeders. Current research shows that most problem feeders have underlying deficits including motor- […]
Importance of Tummy Time for Babies
What is Tummy Time? Tummy Time is the time during the day your baby spends on their tummy while they are awake. Since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends Back to Sleep, spending time on their tummy while awake is crucial for baby’s development. Tummy Time Basics Why does my baby need Tummy Time? […]
Decreasing Burnout and Increasing Self-Care
What is burnout? ”Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that can occur among individuals who work with people in some capacity” (Maslach, Jackson, and Leiter, 1996). Symptoms and behaviors related to burnout Burnout symptoms can present as both physical and mental problems and can, at times, be difficult to […]