by Sarah Wolfson M. Ed. Being a parent or caregiver can be an immensely rewarding experience, but it can also be demanding and overwhelming at times. Juggling the responsibilities of…
We are in the Age of Information, where technological advancements are at the forefront of our evolution as a society. Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate with innovative tools…
The goal of any parent is to see their child grow into an independent and happy adult. When your child has autism, getting them to independence and happiness may take…
For families going through the IEP process, you may be feeling a lot of emotions. Some aspects of the IEP process may make you feel confused or frustrated. One of…
When you are the parent of a child with a disability, after school programs and activities may seem beyond your reach. The truth is, there are many options for kids…
This is a time unprecedented in our history. COVID-19 has shaken up our lives and within that, has disrupted what we know of the educational process. For individuals with special…
If you’re reading this, the odds are you have a child with special needs. Maybe it’s a new diagnosis, or maybe you’re an old pro navigating the web for the…
Most of us are at home providing families with support the best we can. For most, this means parent training. Many parents have stepped up and are surprising us with…
Is your house currently a multiple grade level classroom, a cafeteria, a gym, an art room, a science lab, a library, a music room, an office for you, and a…
Consistency greatly impacts our effectiveness as behavior analysts. Getting the family of the client to buy in to our interventions can be challenging but necessary for most clients. Sure, some…
Did you know that it is unethical to delay an autism diagnosis (ASD) (Dillenburger, 2019)? There is more and more research emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis. This is because…
When most families receive an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis they start accessing services through the state run Early Intervention System. Did you know that early intervention (EI) services are…