A few months ago, my children and I were visiting my mom for a few days. The daughter of my mom’s best friend (I’ll call her J) had just moved back to our hometown with her daughter, so my mom…
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How to Succeed at the Holidays When You Have a Child With Special Needs
Tagged with: Christmas, holidays, parenting, social stories, Thanksgiving
Posted in All Posts, Miscellaneous, Social Skills
Posted in All Posts, Miscellaneous, Social Skills
Three Tips on Surviving the Holidays With Special Needs Kids
Cue the music: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for some families with special needs children, the holidays can bring anxiety and uncertainty, especially when confronted with large family gatherings either at home or away from home…
Tagged with: Claire Whatley, holidays, occupational therapy, parenting, social stories, special needs
Posted in All Posts, Occupational Therapy
Posted in All Posts, Occupational Therapy
How-To: Social Stories and Halloween
New situations can cause anxiety for some children, causing them to behave inappropriately. Many parents have asked me for help because their child wouldn’t stay buckled in the car, would behave appropriately in a store, or struggled at a birthday party. One of…
Tagged with: autism, Halloween, Jessie Nelson Willis, social skills, social stories
Posted in All Posts, Social Skills
Posted in All Posts, Social Skills
