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Five Tips for Parents Making School-Related Decisions School-related decisions seem to be an ever-present issue for all families, but especially for families with a child with unique learning needs. Here are some tips I find myself frequently providing parents in regards to their child's education:... ( added 71 days 22 hours ago.)

Finding Peace As I was wandering around the Minneapolis airport recently, I found a store with a variety of posters, cards, and wall hangings with quotes and sayings on them. As I perused the options, I found one that I had to purchase and bring back to the... ( added 179 days 3 hours ago.)

Prioritizing Needs and Treatment for Children with Autism I recently had a parent refer to the many needs of her daughter in this way: "It's like there are three floors of the house burning! Where do we start and which level do we fight the fire on first?" This provides an excellent visual metaphor for... ( added 215 days 23 hours ago.)

12 Things Parents & Teachers Must Know About Educating Students with Autism & Other Disorders Working with parents and educators for over a decade has taught me some important lessons about what it means to provide a meaningful education to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. It is easy to get bogged down in the... ( added 248 days ago.)

One Step Back, Three Steps Forward: Dysregulation and Development I've been thinking about dysregulation and developmental "growth spurts" lately, as my 9-month old daughter has had a weeklong stretch of frustrating behavior. Normally she is a very easy baby; content to hang out with us and do whatever. She... ( added 274 days 23 hours ago.)

Parenting Thoughts For the New Year: Changing I Should to I Could The start of a new calendar year tends to be a time for us to reflect on the past year, and also make plans for what we envision in the 12 months ahead. Some people make resolutions, write to-do lists, or set goals for themselves. What often... ( added 304 days 22 hours ago.)

Holiday Tips (and a few great excuses) for Families The holidays can be both a joyful and stressful time for all families. This can especially be the case for families of individuals with autism or other neuro-developmental disabilities. If you're racking your brain to come up with some excuses you... ( added 340 days 23 hours ago.)

A Brief Description of the RDI Program I often get questions from parents interested in knowing how my colleagues and I approach the treatment of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. I thought it would be helpful to start answering those inquiries in this format, as some of... ( added 1 year 5 days ago.)

What is Remediation? The word "remediation" is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week... ( added 1 year 45 days ago.)

“Not Now” Doesn’t Mean “Never”- Parent Expectations in the Context of Child Development My husband and I had three sons when our daughter joined our family. I was thrilled with the idea of finally being able to put one of my children in dresses, buy cute little shoes, and do her hair. After three boys, it was time for me to have... ( added 1 year 108 days ago.)

The Limits of Labels: Evaluation Results That Really Matter When a child is not developing as expected, the first thing most parents and professionals attempt to do is figure out a name for what is going on. The assessment or evaluation process is often viewed as the path to determine an appropriate... ( added 1 year 144 days ago.)

Moments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday Life I witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children, and the importance of everyday moments. While standing in line at the counter of our family's favorite pizza place, waiting for our... ( added 1 year 157 days ago.)

Valuing Others: Reflections on an Incident in a Kindergarten Classroom We hear about things on the news, read them in the paper, or listen to the latest gossip from friends or colleagues, there is a tendency to jump to conclusions and make assumptions about the people involved. I try to keep in mind that there are... ( added 1 year 157 days ago.)

Finding Peace As I was wandering around the Minneapolis airport recently, I found a store with a variety of posters, cards, and wall hangings with quotes and sayings on them. As I perused the options, I found one that I had to purchase and bring back to the... ( added 1 year 198 days ago.)

Summer’s Coming! 5 Helpful Tips for Parents Many parents both love and hate the thought of summer vacation. On the one hand, you're ready to be done with the homework, backpacks full of papers, seemingly endless fundraisers, and getting the kids up and out the door to catch the bus every... ( added 1 year 212 days ago.)