Why is going to church difficult? Going to church can create challenges for ASD children. They may feel bored, and they may not understand the significance of all that is occurring. They may want your attention or the attention of a sibling, and may have developed some bad habits of how to get it! They [...]
Aren’t Birthday Parties supposed to be fun? Birthday parties can be stressful for some children! Parties are often noisy and chaotic, with much less structure than a 1:1 play date. The focus is on the birthday child, which means seeing another child be the center of attention and receive special gifts. The party guest is [...]
Rewards need to be motivating to your child and not just be something you think your child should like. Rewards do not always need to be toys. Rewards can include your time to or a special privilege (such as a later bedtime, a sleepover, extra computer time). The rewards need to fit within your budget [...]
Prevent your child’s meltdowns and tantrums, and other difficult behaviors by setting up a plan for success! Try out our new free Android app: Let’s Go! which allows parents to quickly establish a fun and easy to use behavior management plan for a child when going out to common activities. This first Let’s Go! app [...]