Autism and Age-Appropriate Interests 'Who gets to decide what is an age-appropriate interest for a disabled or autistic child?' This is an issue that has been on my mind a lot lately. My son will be 9 this summer, and as I've posted many times, he just loves all things Sesame Street. I'm starting to| A Day in our Shoes
So your kid can recite every dinosaur that ever lived... but can't microwave popcorn or tie their shoes. Or maybe they’re nailing math facts but completely melting down over brushing their teeth. Sound familiar? If you're here, you're probably wondering how the heck you're supposed to teach your kid all these “life skills” on top| A Day in our Shoes
Is Sensory Overload really a 'thing?' YES. It happens to people with anxiety, autism, ADHD, and other conditions. How to help and prevent sensory overload.| A Day in our Shoes
What are we doing to our kids that so many of them are either a) having breakdowns and mom has to be called to come| A Day in our Shoes
Many parents and caregivers struggle to manage aggressive behavior in children. These are the situations that can deteriorate a situation quickly--because many schools have zero| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Behavior Plans: Not Working This is coming up more frequently in the Facebook group. Your child had an FBA, they have a behavior plan| A Day in our Shoes
As the school year kicks off, it’s time to do more than just sharpen pencils and pack those lunch boxes. The first week of school| A Day in our Shoes