There are so many social opportunities available to your child on the playground. Autism affects social skills. So whether it’s that your child is not picking up on non-verbal cues, or that he doesn’t know how to appropriately interact with others, these difficulties can directly affect...
The challenge between giving your non-verbal child what she wants, when she wants it, and teaching her that she can’t have everything when she wants it can be stressful. Parents often feel that they need to give their non-verbal child everything their child requests, because the...
Since summer is here for many families, I thought this would be the perfect time for parents to focus on some great social skills with their children. I encourage you to start playing board games with your child. There are games available for kids of all...
When your child asks the same question over and over again it can be annoying, frustrating, and at times feel a bit ridiculous. You probably think to yourself, “We do the same things every single week. How does he not know what we are doing...
Thirteen Ways to Get Your Child Using the Toilet! Potty time can be very intimidating and scary for many children, and especially for children with autism. There are many sensory components in the bathroom experience. The toilet seat may be cold and/or feel very hard, sounds may...