Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
In this blog post today I’m answering your question ‘What is Pica?’ along with sharing information and facts about pica. At the bottom of this post, you’ll also find strategies to use both in the classroom and at home. What is Pica? Pica is where an individual has an appetite for non-food items. This can include the individual eating items… Read More
In this blog post today I’m sharing information about working with students with TBI. I’m discussing what a TBI is, how that can effect a student and their experience in the classroom. But I’m also sharing a bunch of strategies and information that will help you ensure that your classroom is an inclusive and positive experience for your students. What… Read More
If you’re here, it’s probably because you are wondering, what is the ADOS test? The ADOS Test stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. It is a standardized assessment tool that is used by professionals to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. The test involves structured observations of an individual’s behavior. This is carried out in various social and communication situations. Doing this… Read More
One of the most common questions I get asked is ‘What are the signs of autism in toddlers?’ And since having my son, and being part of parenting groups, I see this question on an almost daily basis now. So, I’ve put together this blog post to share some of the most common signs of autism that you may see… Read More
If you’re here, it’s probably because you want to learn more about echolalia in autism. And I’m looking forward to helping you learn more about it, and provide you with some helpful information. What is Echolalia? Echolalia is where phrases and words are repeated. And while this can actually be a sign of autism, it’s important to remember that this… Read More
Today I’m going to be sharing 10 tips for the parents of a newly diagnosed ADHD child. For this blog post, I got together with a group of parents of ADHD children. We all discussed what some of our best tips are for parents of a newly diagnosed child. And today, I’m so excited to share them with you. Patience… Read More
If you’re here, it’s probably because you want to find out more about ODD. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and it is a behavioural disorder or defiance disorder. This disorder usually consists of ignoring requests/demands, purposely trying to annoy others, frequent outbursts/meltdowns, severe and regular aggression. Currently, this disorder affects up to 16% of children and young adults in our population.
Without a doubt, the most common question that I get asked is ‘What is Autism?’ In this blog post today I’m going to be talking all about what autism is. So whether you are here as an individual yourself who is perhaps considering a diagnosis for yourself.. Or you’re a parent of an autistic child, or even a teacher trying… Read More
Fragile X affects around 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 8000 females. Along with this, around 1 in 250 females and 1 in 600 males carry the pre-mutation. But, what is it? Fragile X is what happens when the individual’s body isn’t able to make enough protein, that it needs to grow and develop the brain. Read on to… Read More
I get a lot of questions about what autism is and what does the autism spectrum mean. And I think it’s because of a few things; What is Autism? Simply put, autism is a lifelong developmental disability. Having autism can affect how an individual communicates, interacts with and experiences the world around them. What Does Spectrum Mean? Autism can affect… Read More
