Winter break can be fun and exciting. But the changes in routine and diet – or even travel – can be challenging for kids who have autism. (Photo: UrsaHoogle, Getty Images/iStockphoto) Winter break can be such an exciting time of year for families. In households across the country it means a break from school, special events and plenty of family time. These […]
The Holiday Break Challenge: A Survival Guide for Parents The holiday season can be such an exciting time of year for parents and children alike. In many households, it means school breaks, shopping, cooking and family time. Parents and children who experience these seasonal privileges also experience challenges along the way, such as […]
Ally Pediatric Therapy Hires Maritza Tafur to Lead Occupational Therapy Services Autism and Childhood Disorders Treatment Clinic Now Offers Bilingual Therapist PHOENIX (December 6, 2018) – Ally Pediatric Therapy, an autism and childhood disorder treatment clinic, recently hired occupational therapist Maritza Tafur, MOTR/L to its exceptional lineup of certified specialists. Tafur is […]
It’s Thanksgiving and everyone is feasting except my kid! How to help the picky eater. By: Natalie Erling M.A., CCC-SLP Food refusal, texture problems, picky eating, chewing troubles, fine motor difficulties. These are all common obstacles that parents face when it comes to getting their kids to eat. The holidays are […]
Written by Charissa Devlin, RBT IT’S FALL Y’ALL!! This means Halloween is fast approaching! Did you know that applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles were at the heart of creating the holiday that we all know and love today? In 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, police were called a record 550 times for reports of vandalism […]
