Emotions

How to Prepare Your Neurodivergent Child for Camp: 3 Key Steps for a Positive Experience

Communication, Emotions, General /

Summer camp can be a magical time—new friends, exciting activities, independence. But for neurodivergent children, especially those who are Autistic or have ADHD, the transition to a new, unfamiliar setting can also bring anxiety and uncertainty. Whether it’s a day camp or an overnight program, preparing your child in advance can make a world of […]

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Support Spring Routine Changes: End of School Year Survival Guide

Behavior, Emotions, Routines, Sensory /

It’s the end of the school year!  Is your calendar filling up with fieldtrips, recitals, celebrations?  Amongst the activity, are you and your child also feeling chaos, decisions, and multi emotions?  It’s a bittersweet time.  We honor and celebrate accomplishments that have been the year in the making, appreciate those that helped us to get

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Teaching Emotions & Self Regulation To Children: 4 Steps For Parents and Teachers

Behavior, Emotions /

Teaching Children Emotions & Self-Regulation: 4 Steps for Parents and Educators As children navigate through their world, they often encounter emotions they’ve never felt before. These emotions can be exciting, confusing, or overwhelming. Helping them understand these feelings and learn how to manage them is crucial for their emotional development. So, how can we, as

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two children looking at each other-Autism and Maintaining Friendships

3 Tips for Children with Autism – Autism and Maintaining Friendships

Communication, Emotions, Friendship /

Creating and maintaining friendships are important social skills for our children to develop.  With autism, maintaining friendships can be difficult due to misreading emotions and social situations.  Perhaps your child desperately wants to have friends, but jeopardizes the relationship before it can even begin due to misreading emotions.  Does your child approach another child with

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Girl holding her hands over her face-Calm a panicked child

How to Calm A Panicked Child: 3 Things To Remember

Communication, Emotions /

Fear and panic are real, and may feel more intense to our sensitive children.  Learn how to calm a panicked child to help decrease discomfort.  Many of our children rely on predictability, structure, and routine.  When those change, feelings of panic may arise.  Children may want to, but don’t know details of new surroundings, experience

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