Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and some chaos. This is a recipe for stress and sensory overload during the holidays with special needs children. As parents, we need to be flexible with our definition of what a holiday should look...
Note to Readers: My son’s food and environmental allergies wreaked havoc on his ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many nights were disrupted by hives, stuffy nose, and coughing. We eliminated many offending foods and used vitamins and minerals designed to soothe...
Note to Readers: Aligning ourselves to be in a position to understand, embrace, and help an anxious child is a new parenting duty. It is a new concept for many of us to realize that children do feel stress and it is as damaging to them as it is to us. I think the way...
Note to Reader: Kids temper tantrums and meltdowns are one of the most challenging moments a mom or dad can face. They happen at the most inconvenient times and places. Children with SPD, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism often reach overload and have more...
