by Sarah Young | Jan 14, 2019 | Life Skills, Parent Education
The homework load gets more difficult in the upper grades, so making sure that grade schoolers have a solid foundation in how to do their homework is essential. With the following tips, parents can help their children set goals and complete their homework confidently...
by Sarah Young | Dec 21, 2018 | Independence, Life Skills, Parent Education, Self Determination, Uncategorized
When our babies are first put into our arms, we feel a deep responsibility for their safety and for meeting their every need to thrive. As they grow, we get excited with each milestone: They are picking up cereal—and they are getting it in their mouths! They are...
by Sarah Young | Dec 12, 2018 | Life Skills, Meltdowns, Parent Education
As a parent of a 20-year-old son on the autism spectrum, I have plenty of personal experience with meltdowns. And I’ve learned that meltdowns are as difficult for the child as they are for the family. When our children lose control, they are no longer themselves. Our...
by Sarah Young | Nov 28, 2018 | A Self- Advocate's Perspective, Life Skills, Meltdowns, Parent Education
Trust me when I say that I have had plenty of meltdowns. What stands out most is the excruciating and overwhelming physical and emotional pain that occurs every time. The meltdown experience is like the stages of a volcanic eruption: It begins with pressure beneath...
by Sarah Young | Nov 7, 2018 | Parent Education, Resources
Two pieces of advice have been essential in my son Jacob’s progress to become as independent as possible. The first came from Steven E. Lindauer, PhD, the director of the Pediatric Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute: “Expect the same...
by Sarah Young | Nov 1, 2018 | Parent Education, Resources
Check out this recap of resources in our social media posts from October 2018 for National Bullying Awareness Month! How to make a difference October is National Bullying Prevention Month! There are many ways you can help reduce bullying. Check out this resource from...
