Everybody knows the uncomfortable feeling of being in a public place when a child starts throwing a tantrum for something that they want. Many parents know the specific struggle of having their own child start to tantrum in a public place. Usually, parents will end up...
Whenever the start of the school year rolls around there’s an old Staples commercial that plays in my head. The Andy Williams Christmas song “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is playing while a joyous parent dances through the aisles, trailed by 2 very...
The 4th of July is a day filled with cheer and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement to help your child enjoy the fireworks...
Becoming a Patient Parent As a parent, there are times when your patience is tested. Everyday tasks can be overwhelming and exhausting at times. There are a handful of tips and resources to help gain more patience and how to better handle those frustrating...
A token economy is an easy and effective way to improve your child’s behavior at home. It operates on the idea that your child can earn tokens throughout the day by exhibiting the behaviors that you want to see, which can then be exchanged for bigger rewards later on....
What is applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA)? ABA is a type of therapy that provides evidence-based treatment to teach functional skills, decrease interfering or problem behaviors, increase socially appropriate behaviors, and increase the overall quality of life....
It is important to know that all behaviors happen for a reason or purpose. These reasons are known as functions. These functions maintain the behavior. When dealing with a behavior, the behavior itself is not as important as the function of the behavior. The four...
Positive reinforcement is the use of social praise, tangible rewards and natural consequences to increase behaviors that you want to see in your child. Positive language is an important part of your child’s learning about what is appropriate behavior and what is not....
The holidays can be a stressful time for your children! Bright lights, large family gatherings, new smells baking - it can be a time filled with sensory overload. Below are 4 tips to prevent Holiday tantrums and meltdowns. Together, we can survive the busy holiday...
With Christmas right around the corner, many parents ask for gift suggestions to work on reaching therapy goals at home through play! Our therapists have offered their recommendations of toys for a variety of ages and ability levels. Check out the videos below for our...
