Sleeping Issues on the Autism Spectrum(Post)

    A common issue in many people with autism is an important thing that everyone in the world needs and is not getting enough of- Sleep! If we don’t get enough sleep, we don’t do well in our daily activ ...

    Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Sleep Better(Post)

    Sleep is essential for positive performance in daily activities and a positive mood. Children on the autism spectrum  face many challenges each day. It's essential that they are rested so that ...

    Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Sleep Better(Post)

    We all need sleep to do our best each day. When we don’t sleep well, we tend to have difficulty performing well and are often in a bad mood. Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face m ...

    We Live in a Sensory World(Post)

    As usual, I go for my morning walk and take the same route I always take. I see the same houses and recognize neighbors in their cars as they drive by and wave. It is threatening rain ...

    Helping Children Make Sense of Mixed Together Feelings(Post)

    “Grandma, I'm smad!”The phone rings. It is from my then nine-year-old granddaughter who says, “Grandma, I am so SMAD”. I ask Morgan to tell me more. “I am MAD that my parents made me go to my room ...

    Background Knowledge: the Key to Amplifying Reading Comprehension(Post)

    Background Knowledge: the Key to Amplifying Reading Comprehension You’ve spent the entire morning teaching inferencing skills, and you’ve just read a story about the amazing sites seen b ...