Back to School during COVID……does no one care???
All parents of school age kids are being tested with remote learning, but parents of children with ASD face additional challenges. Here's how our family is coping.
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Unmasking emotions: ASD in stressful times
Everyone is facing challenges in our world today. But, a recent experience with Maci brought me some much needed perspective and a reminder that what shows on her face may not be what she feels in her heart.
Join our Facebook Group: MAP – Navigate Autism Together!
MAP - Navigate Autism Together is a Facebook group for caregivers with loved ones on the Autism Spectrum. It's a space to share experiences, resources and encouragement.
Resources
Browse our vetted providers, information and articles by category to offer the support and guidance you need.
What it means to “be” this New Year
My motto to "just be" in 2020 took on a new meaning. What I learned about Autism & grand mal seizures.
Stability Health Center
Many chiropractors simply adjust the spine to achieve short term pain relief, however at Stability Health Center, their unique approach to chiropractic care involves a custom treatment plan geared to produce permanent relief and complete wellness.
Dr. Wendy Shem Yeh
Dr. Yeh has been practicing optometry for over 20 years, providing eye and vision care emphasizing family practice, contact lenses, medical eye care, and surgical co-management.
Back to School during COVID……does no one care???
All parents of school age kids are being tested with remote learning, but parents of children with ASD face additional challenges. Here's how our family is coping.
Telecubes
Telecubes is a virtual platform created to improve ABA services focused on maximizing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) time.
EDUCATING ALL LEARNERS
To spotlight best practice approaches for schools and educators, an alliance of national education organizations has come together to ensure equity for all learners.
Autism Resources – Children’s Books
Their children's books feature high quality pictures and stories that focus on subjects important to autistic children.
Sesame Street & Autism
Sesame Workshop has created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5.
Point Defiance Zoo – Sensory Inclusive
Point Defiance Zoo is certified as sensory-inclusive with added tools, training and thought to make every guest feel welcome – especially those with different needs.
Blog: Dr. Nicole Beurkens
The latest information, strategies, and research on safe and effective approaches to help your child have better behavior, naturally.
What it means to “be” this New Year
My motto to "just be" in 2020 took on a new meaning. What I learned about Autism & grand mal seizures.
Stability Health Center
Many chiropractors simply adjust the spine to achieve short term pain relief, however at Stability Health Center, their unique approach to chiropractic care involves a custom treatment plan geared to produce permanent relief and complete wellness.
Top Lunchbox Picks for Back to School
A nutritionist and mom's picks for school lunchboxes.
Back to School Lunch Ideas – the Paleo Diet & a Checklist
A checklist for preparing school lunches for children on a paleo diet.
Paleo Magazine
Explore articles, recipes and resources related to the Paleo diet program.
doTERRA Essential Oils
doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world.
Maxx Nutrition and Supplements
Maxx Nutrition is a grass roots company founded in 2006 with the principles that natural, organic, high quality and purity are necessary for people to attain the best ability to afford themselves with highest quality of life.
Restore – Pro-biotic supplement
Restore is a clinically proven dietary supplement to enhance gut health so good gut bacteria can flourish.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center: Special Needs Programs
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center offers several programs to meet the aquatic therapy and wellness needs of special needs clients.
Neuroplasticity and How Movement Reshapes the Brain: Article
This article explores studies that show the importance of rebuilding the brain-body connection.
Maci Does Neuro Fit
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we've had to get creative with Maci's therapies. The ability to go online with Neuro Fit, right from home, has saved the day.
The Profectum Parent Toolbox (PPT™)
The PPT™ will guide you in your discovery of your child’s unique sensory and motor differences that are the foundation of how he or she experiences the world and ultimately interacts with you.
Unmasking emotions: ASD in stressful times
Everyone is facing challenges in our world today. But, a recent experience with Maci brought me some much needed perspective and a reminder that what shows on her face may not be what she feels in her heart.
Book: Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Framed with both humor and compassion, the book describes ten characteristics that help illuminate—not define—children with autism.
Join our Facebook Group: MAP – Navigate Autism Together!
MAP - Navigate Autism Together is a Facebook group for caregivers with loved ones on the Autism Spectrum. It's a space to share experiences, resources and encouragement.
Overcome the anxiety of a return to normal with the 5Cs. Say what?
With anxiety setting in as our calendars starts to fill back up after the COVID-19 shutdown, focusing on the 5Cs can help ease re-entry stress.
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER: PRACTICAL ANSWERS TO THE TOP 250 QUESTIONS PARENTS ASK
Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, “The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book” helps you fully understand SPD, conquer your fears and seek help for your child when necessary.