Tips for Toilet Training Children with Special Needs

As mentioned in a previous post, Providing Structure is Critical, when teaching even the most basic skills and habits to children; but this is especially true for children with special needs. By putting in place a clearly defined process for even simple tasks, like these tips for toilet training, your child will be able to […]

Setting Up a Home Therapy Room/Corner

The colder months can mean spending a lot more time at home. But this doesn’t have to be boring for you & your child. Why not try setting up a few things right in your home? How to Set Up a Home Therapy Room Creating a simple shelf with a few items on it can […]

For Special Needs Children, Providing Structure is Critical

Providing structure is important for every child but, for children with special needs, providing structure is essential for their learning experience. The designation “children with special needs” is for children who may have challenges which are more severe than the typical child and could possibly last a lifetime. These children will need extra support and […]

Let’s Talk: Experience Sharing & Autism

Our children today are taught to express themselves, to be successful in school, on the sports field, in music, in drama, in music and to generally to be busy DOING. We do a good job at ensuring their little minds and bodies are taken care of but what about their little hearts? Do we teach […]

What is the Difference between Talking and Communicating?

For a moment think about TALKING and COMMUNICATING. Are they the same thing? I consult for a family, who have a little boy Sammy, with a rare genetic disorder. Sammy is three and is unable to communicate using spoken language but does this little boy try his best to communicate!! His smiles, infectious giggles and […]