Learning the alphabet is about more than just singing the ABC song. That’s just the starting point. When a child only knows the letter names, they might say: 👉 “That’s A!” …but not know that A says /a/. For those
Quick and Fun Alphabet Sound Strategies for Young Children and Kids With Learning Needs
Teaching children the alphabet sounds, which is also the start of teaching them phonics, is one of the most fundamental building blocks for reading, speaking and writing. However, for many toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and children with learning needs, this can
4 Simple Tips to Balance Support vs. Independence in Children with Autism
Supporting a child with autism can initially be beneficial but gradually providing independence allows a child to feel confident and safe in their own abilities. Providing too much support can cause children to feel overdependent on you because they may
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
How to Deal with a Child Who Doesn’t Care About Consequences?
Most children actually care about consequences even when it seems like they don’t. Most of the time, it has nothing to not caring, but with the fact that: Regardless of the situation, it’s important for a parent or teacher to
4 Quick Tips to Help My Child with Autism Socialize Over the Summer Break
Making and maintaining friendships aren’t easy for many children with autism. Socializing them over the summer break is a great way for them to make new friends instead of feeling isolated from their school friends. It also builds confidence and
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
1 Simple Summer Activity to Engage Kids with ADHD and Autism in Learning
So many people think that it’s difficult to engage children in learning during the summer months, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you outline structured lessons that are fun, engaging and flexible, you’ll find that most children
