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Category Archives: child developmentTone up or Tone Down StrategiesApril 28, 2013 – 10:08 pm
Tone? What is it? Tone is the amount of resistance in the belly of your muscles. Some of us have “normal tone” and some of us have low tone. Then there are those with high tone. Children with neurological challenges often present themselves with either high tone (for example children with cerebral palsy) or low Read More Raising Emotionally Healthy Children: IntroductionJanuary 9, 2013 – 6:27 pm
Kids really should come out with an instruction manual. It should be attached to their umbilical chords at birth. At the very least some best practices and a message of caution would be helpful as in: Caution: I am a real little person with feelings. I grow and Exercise and Physical Activity for Children with Autism Spectrum DisordersDecember 20, 2011 – 4:02 pm
Exercise is an important component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all children. In the United States, over 16% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age are considered overweight or obese.1 For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this percentage is even higher with 19% of children with ASD classified as Read More Ten Tips To Ease Holiday Travels With Children With Special NeedsNovember 22, 2011 – 4:00 pm
The chaos of packing, airport crowds and security, lengthy car rides and yes, even overexposure to family and friends is enough to erode any holiday traveler’s festive spirit. Add traveling with children into the equation, especially when special needs are involved, and some parents might wish they could just stay home. But a few preparations, Read More Need Empathy? 10 Fun Activities for Home or SchoolNovember 9, 2011 – 4:52 pm
Do you know how I feel? The ability to identify with other people’s emotions can elude children who struggle to process verbal and non-verbal cues. How can parents and teachers coach kids to develop empathy, a key to successful relationships at every stage of life? We asked Lauren Zimet, a leading speech pathologist who works with Read More Featured Professional – DebraAugust 1, 2011 – 4:48 pm
We have a new Featured Professional to introduce you to! Debra works with kids with special needs and graciously answered a few questions. Fun and Function: Who are you and what is your profession? Debra Blatt: Name: I am Debra Blatt, and I’m a Speech Language Pathologist. FF: What company do you work with? DB: Read More Featured Parent – DiannaApril 25, 2011 – 5:20 pm
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Dianna Patton: I’m Dianna Patton and my daughter is Grayson who is 34 months. FF: What is the nature of their special needs? DP: Speech Apraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder. FF: What would you say is Read More Friday HeadlinesFebruary 4, 2011 – 8:49 pm
Here are the week’s headlines in Autism and Special Needs. As always, no commentary from us – you decide! Father to Father: Special Needs Dads Look to Help Each Other Artwalk: The DAC Gallery, Art by People With Special Needs Special Needs Teens Paired With Peers to Help Communication School Uses iPads to Help Teach Read More Friday HeadlinesJanuary 21, 2011 – 9:31 pm
It’s Friday! (Whew. I’m glad. It’s been A WEEK.) Here are the headlines on Autism and Special Needs from the week. As always, no commentary from us – you decide! Big Private School Chain Settles Disability Case Claire Danes Wins One for Autism Mother Raising Child with Autism Finds Audience Making Jokes on the Internet Read More Featured Parent – The Domestic GoddessDecember 20, 2010 – 6:00 am
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? The Domestic Goddess: I’m The Domestic Goddess (anonymity for the internet is a wonderful thing!), and my kids are two amazing, energetic boys. As in, energizer bunnies but you can’t take the batteries out of. They Read More
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