Written by: Dolores Alvarez, BCBA It can be so easy to get wrapped up in focusing all your attention on your child’s well being that you forget or get too busy to take care of yourself. It is important to take the time to focus on your self-care, even if you start off with a…
Written by: Amanda Dominguez, Program Manager There are many children with Autism who have difficulty falling asleep or let alone sleeping through the night. Not getting enough sleep definitely can result in behavioral issues along with being tired the next day which leads to an increase in their behavior. Here are some tips to help…
Written by: Dolores Alvarez, BCBA Autism like other disabilities and disorders can take a toll on all members of the family. It’s important as a parent to know these helpful tips that can make things either easier or more manageable for siblings of Autism. If you are a sibling of Autism, these tips can help…
Written by: Shabnam Khorsand, Program Manager Sometimes, our learners have a lot of pent up energy that they need to release. This release can be presented differently among different individuals. Sometimes we see our learners flapping their hands, tensing their bodies jumping up and down, etc. Sensory activities are ones that stimulate our five senses…