The other day, I had this conversation with a little client: Ms. Jen: Tell me about your friends in your class. The little boy started listing every single classmate’s name. Ms. Jen: Are those your friends or are those all of the kids in your class? Student: Those are...
After overhearing one of my little clients called a leech on the playground, my smile faded. Let's call this sweet boy Charlie. Charlie continued to chase the kids around, even though they were running away from him. He thought they were just playing, and he had no...
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...
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...
Raising a child with autism is hard enough. When you get the evil eye from family members, people in stores, or even friends, it can be pretty devastating. If you are already doing everything in your power to help your child, and someone you know and love...