21 Apr 2023 
We focus on teaching skills in Communication, Problem Solving, Peer Interactions, Organizing and Expression Emotions, and Perspective Taking. Sessions are filled with fun, ongoing activities that encourage social skills development through modeling and reinforcement. May include outings to work on social skills in a “real world” setting (e.g. grocery shopping). This may occur at the end of the session.
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Halloween is a fun-filled time of year universally loved by kids across America. The costumes, candy, and late-night shenanigans allow kids to create happy and fun-filled memories – but it’s not necessarily like that for everyone. The eerie lights of Jack-o-Lanterns, spooky sounds of haunted houses, itchy costumes, and hard-to-breathe-in plastic masks can be hard […]
Celebrating NICU Awareness Month September is NICU Awareness Month. It’s a time to honor families and health professionals who are part of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where premature babies (born before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or sick newborns are cared for. Many of the babies we see for services had a NICU stay. […]
When it comes to summer vacation, many parents need help keeping their kids occupied, entertained, and structured. Finding a balance between letting them enjoy their 3-month break while ensuring they don’t completely spend it on the couch is sometimes easier said than done. If your child has sensory processing differences, such as autism, finding activities […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety symptoms can look very similar and are difficult for even the most seasoned professionals to differentiate. Moreover, there is evidence to suggest that if you are diagnosed with ADHD, you may be at a higher risk of also exhibiting anxiety symptoms. Both can have a profound impact on […]
When you think about children with motor disabilities, what comes to mind? Do you imagine a child in a wheelchair who is unable to walk or move around on their own? You are not alone if this is your image of a child with motor disabilities. However, the development of DMI therapy is disrupting this […]
Hypotonia, also known as floppy infant syndrome or floppy baby syndrome, is a condition characterized by low muscle tone and muscle strength. Although it’s the most commonly occurring condition that impacts an infant’s motor skills, it’s not completely understood. Seeing your baby struggle to sit upright on their own can be distressing for any parent. […]
Being a parent extends beyond simply giving birth or fathering a child. It includes protecting, providing for, and teaching kids how to successfully grow into independent individuals. A large part of guiding your children is instilling the right values and behaviors that will help them make the right decisions in life. Many parents struggle with […]
Social work is a crucial but demanding job, so social workers have to be passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the children and people they help. School social workers are often the last line of defense for problematic students between an average, successful education and placement in at-risk programs. Social workers are […]
A school can be a challenging place for students on the autism spectrum – as it is with many young children. However, classrooms are hard for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in unique ways. Students on the spectrum spend a lot of energy coping with a classroom environment that is distressing for them, makes […]
COVID-19 disrupted the fundamental pillars of our society, causing us to rethink how we live. The way we work, the way we communicate, and the way we teach our children. When in-person schooling became unsafe in 2020, families and educators banded together to form an innovative new solution: COVID pods – small groups of students […]
Change can be challenging for anyone. Even as an adult, transitioning to a new job, a different home, or any other significant change can be difficult. So you can imagine how tough it must be for kids – especially those with disabilities. High school can be compared to living on a new planet. There are […]
Sports can be a source of joy, competition, and camaraderie. Participating in sports offers children physical and mental benefits such as skill building, boosting confidence, fostering social interactions, and improving physical fitness. However, kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents face unique challenges that can be discouraging when participating in team sports. The […]
