Alternative Communication Training for Toddlers with ASD

In the last blog post, I talked about early intervention techniques which can help young children with ASD communicate, when speech and language are delayed. Most children with autism will develop spoken language, however they may experience a delay of a number of years. This causes frustration and emotional distress for both themselves and their […]

HELLO? Are you listening?

Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 006 / Segment: Super Special Question] A mother recently asked me the following question: “My son is 18 months old, but when I call my child’s name, he doesn’t respond. Shall I be worried?” To anybody else having this concern, I would first point out […]

Importance of Playfulness Training for Toddlers with ASD

Hello, and welcome to my latest post, where I’m sharing expert advice around the importance of playfulness training. I have been sharing posts about the importance of playfulness and using a theme inspired by, and rooted in, your child’s interests when playing with them. What is systematic planning? Systematic planning is a cornerstone in an […]

It’s okay to not be okay!

  Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 005 / Segment: Arghh] Many of my blog posts are based on questions or concerns that parents share with me about their children. But today, I want to focus on a subject that is just as important, but that’s often neglected: parents. The parents […]