Category: Parent Perspective
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Setting Children Up for Success with Life Skills Tasks
When many people look at life skills tasks, they see chores, but what I see are endless opportunities for growth, cognitive development, independence, and so much more! This week, we are talking about life skills tasks on the blog and the benefits of incorporating these into your child’s daily routine. So Many Opportunities for Growth…
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Making The Most Out of Your Child’s Therapy
It is a stressful time when your child needs extra help. I am the mom of three boys with autism, and I know this feeling well. Thankfully, I have learned how to seek help when needed through the years. If you have started your child in therapy like speech, occupational, or physical therapy, you have…
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What To Expect: Therapy Evaluations
Last time on the blog, I discussed getting your child started with therapy services, from doctor’s referral to evaluation. In this week’s blog, I want to discuss what to expect during those evaluations and give a few examples of reasons to request a referral for an evaluation from your child’s pediatrician. Here is our what…
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Getting a Therapy Referral For Your Child: It Is Not As Scary As You Think!
Parenting is an amazing experience. Every parent wants their child to thrive. It is an extremely rewarding and challenging job at the same time. Sometimes things come up that cause parents to be concerned with their child’s development. I remember taking my oldest son home the first night after he spent 3 days in NICU…