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What to Look for in Special Needs Estate Planning: A Guide for Parents
Life as a parent is busy. Between school drop-offs, after-school activities, work, and everything else on your plate, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. Estate planning may not be something you’ve thought much about, but it’s particularly important for families raising a child with special needs.
When Change is Hard: Tips for Navigating Transitions
Transitions are a normal part of every child’s day. Some kids can switch gears with ease, while others find change much harder. Leaving the playground, wrapping up screen time, or heading off to school can all feel like big hurdles.
Bullying Prevention Month: What Every Parent Needs to Know
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to […]
Navigating School Law and Ensuring Medically Necessary Therapy: What Parents Need to Know
ABA Therapy, Child Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Parent Education, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
If you’re the parent of a child with autism or developmental differences, you’ve likely faced tough questions about how to balance school and therapy. As your child reaches school age, you may find yourself wondering:
Ready, Set, School: Why Preparation is Key for Your Child’s Success
It may feel hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about back to school! Whether your child is excited to pick out new markers or already dreading the return to routine, one thing’s for sure – the transition from summer to school is a big one.
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding AAC Devices and How They Support Communication
Communication comes in many forms. While some children use words, others thrive with visual tools, signs, or technology. Finding the right tools to support your child’s communication style can make a world of difference. For some kids, that tool is an AAC device.
If you’re exploring ways to support a child with autism, you’ve probably heard of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Whether your child has already been diagnosed or you are considering diagnostic testing, it’s natural to want clear information on the next steps.
A Parent’s Guide to Summer Break
You might remember summer as carefree days with friends and no responsibilities. As a parent or caregiver, it probably feels very different – summer is full of joy, but also a juggling act of schedules, activities, and family dynamics.
What Is ARFID? Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Kids
Child Counseling, Feeding Therapy
May marks both Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to spotlight ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). ARFID is a condition that involves both feeding and mental health challenges.
Are All Emotions OK? Teaching Kids Emotional Awareness and Acceptance
Have you ever felt unsure of how to respond when your child is angry, anxious, or overwhelmed? We’ve all been there – watching a full-blown meltdown unfold and wondering how to keep your cool. In those moments, it’s easy to see big emotions as something to fix or avoid. But the truth is, all emotions are a normal part of being human.
Does Your Child Have a Speech Delay?
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about speech and communication challenges in children, and celebrating the vital work of speech-language pathologists.
When you’re the parent of a child facing challenges, it can be incredibly frustrating to discover that the therapy center you called has a waitlist. You might have been advised to “wait and see” until the difficulties became more noticeable, which can leave you feeling a sense of urgency to get your child the help they need.