Gratitude is a wonderful skill to nurture in young children. However, for kids with ADHD and autism, asking them to say “thank you” or using other traditional methods like this don’t always work. For the most part, it has nothing
Helping Autistic Students Transition into a New Classroom
For a lot of students, the school year can be an exciting time as they get to indulge in back-to-school shopping and have fun with friends. But for many autistic children, starting a new school year can be overwhelming and
4 Simple Positive Reinforcement Strategies for a Child with ADHD and Autism
Many children with ADHD and autism also struggle with feelings of anxiety, shame, frustration, loneliness and more as they have a difficult time managing their bodies and emotions. Therefore, it’s important to provide our children with positive reinforcement. When done
What Calms an ADHD Child?
A child with ADHD may feel restless because of various connections between the brain and body. For example, a child might struggle with In other words, it’s important for us to remember that when a child has an excess amount
3 Simple Ways to Keep a Child with ADHD on a Routine Without School Structure
School is great for providing children with structure but this is not always the case when they are at home for the summer holidays. Children with ADHD need a routine during this time for their mental, emotional and behavioral wellbeing.
3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child with Autism with Emotional Development During Summer
During the summer break, it’s important support a child with their emotional development for a variety of reasons, but most especially for their mental health and your sanity. Can you imagine your child having to go through two months of
What Triggers Anger in a Child with ADHD and Autism?
Most children with ADHD and Autism who have angry outbursts rarely do it because they are lazy or not interested in something. It’s usually because of a blend of conditions that challenges them. For example: This is not an exhaustive
How To Cope With Postpartum Depression And Anxiety?
When you think about postpartum depression or anxiety, what comes to mind? For me, it was the obvious- what I saw on television or in the movies. I thought that that it was when new mothers were so overwhelmed by
4 Simple Ways to Deal with a Child Who Constantly Misbehaves
I had a student who used to throw things, like desks across the room. I’ve also had a student who stabbed another one. That was scary because one moment the child was happy and then suddenly when something triggered them,
How to Discipline a Stubborn Child
Being stubborn isn’t always a negative thing. Many people, including myself and my eldest son have a streak of stubbornness in us. It’s all in how that attitude is used. For example, when I feel like something is unjust, I
