In 2018, I started working with children on the Autism Spectrum as a Registered Behavioral Technician. Communication is critically important for children during the fastest growth phase of their lives. Children with autism are often not able to communicate as effectively as children not “on the spectrum”. At first, it was extremely difficult. I caught …
If you are the parent of a child with Autism, you likely have many days when you just feel tired. Parenting is exhausting as is, but parenting a child with special needs can be next-level difficult, and that difficulty is only increased if our child is also struggling to sleep at night. At least half …
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We have probably all heard the saying: “Children thrive in structure.” The Centers for Disease Control states: “Consistency, predictability, and follow-through are important for creating structure in the home”. The AAP has developed a wonderful program to help parents create a new bedtime structure with oral health care routines. This program includes information for families …
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Si usted es padre de un niño con autismo, es posible que tenga muchos días en los que se siente cansado. Ser padre es agotador en sí, pero criar a un niño con necesidades especiales puede ser otro nivel de dificultad, y esa dificultad sólo aumenta si nuestro niño tampoco duerme bien durante la noche. …
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Not many topics frighten parents more than talking to their children about sex. However, I hope to convince you if you start early, you can talk about sex bit by bit and create an even closer relationship with your child. Suggestion 1 Start early. Begin by referring to your child’s body parts (genitalia included) using …
The brain develops the most rapidly during the first five years of life. During your child’s earliest years, their brain makes over 1 million neural connections—every single second. That’s a lot of brain-building! The latest science shows that when kids share positive, engaging experiences with caring adults (that’s YOU), their brains grow strong and flexible. …
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A delicious, sweet treat that comes directly from nature, honey has always been considered a tasty treat, especially for those with a sweet tooth like children. But this sticky substance has been part of the culture for so long that many myths and misunderstandings surrounding honey’s safety and use with children have persisted. Let’s look …
Parents pay an average of $233,610 to raise a child to the age of 18, according to analysis by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Not only does this amount include the cost of housing and education, but it also takes food costs, healthcare costs and other necessities into account. This figure works out to a …
When kids eat a healthy and balanced diet, it provides them with the nutrients that they need to grow and develop in a healthy way. However, it can be hard to know what and how to feed your kid sometimes. These four recommendations can help guide you in helping your kid eat a balanced and …
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Is your child nervous about the start of the school year? It’s common for all kids to feel nervous about beginning school. For some though, those beginning of the year nerves turn into something more. If you’ve noticed your student is struggling with excessive worry or anxiety, there are several simple things you can do …
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