Back to school, that time of year for new beginnings, classes, teachers, friends, sports, routines. As we are all so acutely aware at this point, that whole picture looks very different this fall. For many, back to school this year means learning at home, where they have been stuck for months now. Eating at home, […]
Food Allergies… More Common than You Think
Parenting presents so many challenges on a daily basis. Imagine having to be vigilant about every single food and beverage that goes into your child’s mouth. It can be a very scary and stressful way to parent. Before we get started, let’s just clarify the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance. In […]
5 Myths About AAC Use for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? Have you seen a child or adult press a button on an iPad program that speaks for them, point to or exchange a picture to communicate with someone else, or use gestures or signs to communicate their ideas? All of these are types of AAC. If you are […]
What Does Your Body Good?
Whole, soy, almond, organic and everything in between. There are so many options for “milk” out there it can be incredible daunting deciding which one is right for you and your family. Some people have allergies or intolerances to dairy, nuts and soy that can limit their selections. Fortunately, today, there are many options for […]
7 Ways to Encourage Joint Attention in Your Child
As children grow through their infant and toddler years, physical skills such as learning to walk and jump are not the only skills they are developing. Their brains are also growing rapidly as their cognitive skills develop. One important aspect of cognition is called joint attention, which begins to emerge around the age of 9 […]
