Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 003 / Segment: Eating Cake for Breakfast] The world is a big place and even bigger for our special little ones. If you want to make your child’s day super fun and interesting, but inexpensive at the same time, you needn’t worry. There are such […]
Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 003 / Segment: Special Q] Tantrums are tough. Whether it’s our own child or maybe a niece or nephew: we’ve all been there – they tantrum and at the worst possible time! Tantrums can be especially difficult to deal with when it’s a special child […]
Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 002 / Segment: Eating Cake for Breakfast] Today, it’s bath time that I’m appreciating! What I really love about bath time is that it is a simple environment: just water and a few toys; but it can be so rich in language between parent and […]
In today’s post, we begin a series of tips for special educators, designed to help them grow their skills and tools for teaching children with special needs. Verbal Behavior (VB), is a method of teaching language that focuses on the idea that a meaning of a word is found in its function. In essence, to […]
Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 002 / Segment: Arghh] Today I wanted to discuss when parents are too extreme in dealing with their child’s sensitivities; letting these completely rule not only the special child’s life, but the entire family’s lives too. Having a special child can mean they have a […]
Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 002 / Segment: Special Q] A lot of parents ask me this question: ‘Can I scold my child?’ Whilst there is no definitive answer, I always encourage positive directives rather than telling your child off. Positive directives are where you tell your child what you […]
Among the most frequent autism treatment questions from parents to special educators and therapists is, “How many hours of treatment is best for my child?” Of course, the answer will vary from child to child and parent to parent, based on the particular condition and the amount of participation the parents and/or caregiver are available […]
Let’s Talk About Super Special Kids & Cake Podcast [Episode 001 / Segment: Arghh] Who remembers the fidget spinner craze that swept the nation as few months back? They were everywhere and the craze spread like wildfire! I get it, one child has one and then another child wants it too and before you know […]
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful January. January is my birthday month. I was born on January 1st on a cold frosty morning a few weeks earlier than expected. My mother, who is a doctor, was on call at the time and I was her New Year’s surprise! We were featured in local paper […]
Scientific evidence is important, but it is not the only consideration when evaluating the type and timing of intervention programs for your child. Studies of young children with language delays not associated with ASD suggest that they usually learn effectively from interventions embedded in play and natural interactions, with clear models of language forms provided […]
