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Talking PANS/PANDAS with my kiddo and her ND
Hello and welcome, glad to have you here! My kiddo and I recently had a chat with her ND, Dr. Jennifer Bahr and Jody, over at Resilience...
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Meeting your child where they are
Join my private FB group here, Empowered Parents, so you have an opportunity to be included in the conversation! I specialize in...
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Assent
To assent is defined as to acknowledge something, agree to something or surrender to something. Synonyms for assent acknowledgment....
Jul 17, 20235 min read
Skills, Boundaries and Questions
Have you ever thought about boundaries? A lot of issues arise when we aren’t clear and don’t set and hold good boundaries. Have you...
Jul 3, 20234 min read
Learned Helplessness
Have you heard of learned helplessness? What do you think it means? How do you think it happens? It is described as: a condition with...
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Sensory, Cooperation and Reframing Behavior
Join my private FB group here, Empowered Parents, so you have an opportunity to be included in the conversation! I specialize in...
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Who are YOU + Sexuality
Sexuality Did you know kids as young as 7 months might begin to explore their bodies? Including what most consider to be “private parts”....
May 22, 20233 min read
Prompting
Have you heard of prompts? Any idea what they are or how they're used? You can take a look at this video and hear a bit more about it!...
May 8, 20233 min read
Alphabet Soup
What is an FBA, BIP, IEP, BCBA, RBT, IDEA, SBT/PFA, HRE, PT, ST, OT, SGD, AAC What do they all do or mean? Another one I get asked about...
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Neuroclastic's Directory on Non-Speaker Pages, Blogs and Media
If you haven't taken the time to listen to the Autistic community, both speaking and nonspeaking...you have the opportunity to start...
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Answering Some Common Questions
How to manage problem behaviors Increasing attention without meds and a few others! Join my private FB group here, Empowered Parents, so...
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Some Resources, Tips and Ideas
Check out this video and let me know if you have any questions! Join my private FB group here, Empowered Parents, so you have an...
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Managing Caregiver Stress and Burnout
There is no one more important in your child's life than YOU! You must take care of yourself in order to continue showing up as your best...
Feb 27, 20231 min read
The Importance of Assent and Assent Withdrawal in ABA
Welcome! I am happy to have you here to find additional resources on assent-based support for children and families! It is absolutely...
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Are you listening?
When your child is telling you, through their communication or their behavior, that they can't do something...are you listening? This is...
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Autism Resource Podcast episode with ME!
Hello! Thanks for stopping by, always glad to have you. Recently I was interviewed by Gilda Evans over at the Autism Resource Podcast! I...
Feb 1, 20231 min read
When challenging behaviors happen in public...
it can make you feel like a total failure! It feels like a slow moving nightmare. Everyone is staring, you have absolutely no clue what...
Jan 30, 20231 min read
The Secret about Motivation and Reinforcement
Do you know what it is? Watch the video to find out! Join my private FB group here, Empowered Parents, so you have an opportunity to be...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
"Old" ABA vs."New" ABA
The differences are HUGE and a total game changer for kiddos and their families. Have a listen to hear all about it! Join my private FB...
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Do you know the root cause of challenging behaviors?
Have you ever wondered why on earth your child throws so many tantrums? Why they hit, kick, throw and scream? Watch the video below to...
Dec 12, 20221 min read
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