7 Developmental Skills Strengthened By A Simple 1-2-3 Go Game
Working with young autistic kids is the best, as a typical work day I get to figure out how to work on skills in the
What To Do When Your Child Won’t Engage In Play For 5 Minutes
When an autistic child is young, one of the challenges may be finding ways to help your child engage in play for more than 5
3 Easy Ways To Help A Child Begin To Play Pretend
From the time I first starting teaching autistic children in preschool, I have always loved watching their imagination bloom. Pretend play is so important and
10 Fun Toys To Help Your Child Learn Cause & Effect
As parents, we all want to provide our children with toys that not only entertain them but also nurture their development. Toys that encourage cause
4 Ways To Improve Receptive Language Without Giving Commands
Receptive language is a crucial aspect of a child’s communication development whether or not the child is autistic. It involves the ability to understand and
3 Simple Ways To Help Your Child Increase Communication
Before I talk about ways to help an autistic child increase communication skills, I want to talk about the purpose of communication. Communication is how
How Following Your Child’s Lead Can Help Their Development
Children have an innate sense of wonder and imagination that can inspire and captivate us. When it comes to interacting with an autistic child, following
Proactive Steps To Take When Waiting For An Autism Diagnosis
Is “Waiting Out” An Autism Diagnosis The Right Thing To Do? I know how overwhelming it can be when you suspect that your child might
How To Help A Child Progress The Most By Playing At The Right Level
What is a developmental delay? I like the definition that Yale Medicine gives, which is: When a child’s progression through predictable developmental phases slows, stops,
What Is Early Intervention And Why Is It Important?
Let’s talk about the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How’s of Early intervention. Let’s do it in this order, though. What is Early Intervention?
How To Help A Child Improve Motor Skills With A Shaving Cream Cake
The great thing about early intervention activities is that kids learn best through play and a lot of kids love sensory activities. This is a
How To Increase Expressive Language With A Simple Balloon
Balloons are a great early intervention activity because you can target so many different developmental skills. Whether you’re working on engagement, attention, communication skills, or
