Clinical Insights

The world of autism can be overwhelming to navigate: which treatments work? Which are proven to be effective? Which could be harmful? What is best for my child?

The loss of a family member is a tremendously overwhelming experience to the most prepared adults. We often struggle to comprehend the loss, to make sense of the future without our loved one, or to know what the “right way” to grieve might be. Helping your child with special needs through the loss, all while you grieve yourself, can be equally intimidating.

As the school year quickly approaches, books, binders and back-to-school outfits are top of mind for parents and students alike. Many children and adults are excited to start a new school year, but for students with disabilities, the transition back to school can come with some challenges.

Reading only matters if you can understand what you read. For some children with developmental disabilities, they may be able to read the words and sentences accurately and fluently.

Spring break is fast-approaching and you may want to brave Disney, hit the beaches, or fly to see family. If you are considering taking a plane with your child with special needs, but are fearful of how they will do, here are some tips that may make the trip a little easier.

Transitioning from school to adulthood can be an exciting and challenging time for students with special needs and their families. Questions like “what’s next?”, “is college right for my child?”, “what supports does my child need to live independently?” are all common for parents of children with special needs.

Holiday crowds, large family gatherings, and traveling may overwhelm your child with special needs.

Here are some suggestions to help during the holiday season.

Will your special needs child require a little extra support this October to have fun trick-or-treating? If so, you are not alone.

Here is a list of some tips and tricks that may help improve the experience!

Children with autism can often be taught new skills as well as further develop existing skills through carefully crafted treatment interventions. But a child with such unique and complex learning needs requires a constellation of services to do so, with each clinician ensuring fluid and consistent carryover of skills into all areas of the child's life.