Human emotions are complex, powerful and sometimes overwhelming. For any child, figuring out how to identify a big feeling, connect a word to it and express it without throwing a tantrum is a major developmental hurdle. When a child lacks the tools to communicate their internal state, emotional experiences often manifest as challenging behaviors such […]
It’s commonly thought that people learn by making mistakes. In fact, common teaching techniques include encouraging children to try new things, even if they don’t succeed at first. That’s because it’s believed that making mistakes allows children to understand the process behind achieving goals, which can lead to building character, knowledge and understanding. While this […]
As children learn and grow older, they are gradually exposed to more things and given more freedoms. They are taught how to perform daily living tasks such as preparing food and personal care such as getting dressed and hygiene, all with the goal of showing them how to be responsible and independent. Personal responsibility and […]
The Internet is a powerful and essential tool for everyone, including kids. It plays an important role in everything from research and learning, to completing and submitting assignments in school, to building friendships. Unfortunately, there are a lot of dangers online as well, which is why internet safety is being taught to children from a […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, has been proven as an effective treatment method for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The evidence-based approach to learning can help children with autism improve communication, social and daily living skills while modifying behaviors. As children progress through ABA therapy, the treatment plan can adjust to meet the […]
In today’s digital-first world, so much of everyday life is reliant on computers. Whether it’s traditional desktops and laptops or smartphones and tablets, it’s hard to navigate many aspects of life without using modern technology. Even in school, children are being exposed to this technology younger than ever1. In some school districts, children receive a […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly affects a child’s ability to communicate and interact socially. Many children with autism also have restricted interests, exhibit repetitive behaviors and/or have sensory sensitivities. At the same time, many children on the autism spectrum experience difficulties with motor skills. This includes gross motor skills including gait, coordination and balance, as […]
Getting a child to learn how to properly hold a pencil is an important developmental milestone. It’s something that a child must figure out first so they can hone other fine motor skills such as drawing and writing precisely. It’s so important, in fact, that it even has a name — pencil grip. It’s common for […]
Applied behavior analysis, also known as ABA therapy, is commonly considered the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a science-based approach to learning, it helps children with autism acquire new social, communication and daily life skills, while also helping them modify negative and/or harmful behaviors. Each ABA therapy treatment plan […]
Despite the many advances that have been made in research in recent years, there’s still many stigmas that exist around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people who have it. One of those stigmas is that individuals with autism don’t have empathy. While it’s true that people with autism may not display empathy […]
