By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. Do you dread taking your child to the dentist because you worry that he may have a HUGE meltdown? Try using the following strategies to prepare your child for his check up and teeth cleaning. Find a good, and preferably a recommended pediatric dentist in your area. Meet with the dentist first [...]
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Your child’s teacher spends five days, and approximately 35-hours with your child each week. School is practically his second home. The teacher is there to help your child grow mentally and emotionally, and in addition to academics, she teaches your child many life-, social-, and communication skills in his classroom environment. It is therefore very [...]
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Is it difficult for your child to sit still for more than 30 seconds? Do you laugh at the thought of going to the movies with your child, because he may only stay in his seat as long as the popcorn lasts, if that long? Does your child’s teacher send home notes about his constant [...]
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Create Your Own Sensory Area During a recent workshop, I asked my audience to raise their hand if their child with Autism did not have sensory issues. Not one person raised their hand. Of course, not all children with Autism have difficulty processing sensory input, just as not all children with sensory processing disorders have [...]
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