Join me for an insightful conversation with Dr. Bergina Isbell, a psychiatrist and a mother of two children with Autism. This woman is a library of resources. There are a number of resources as well as strategies that are mentioned in this episode to help parents deal with those in law enforcement. Come gain strategies […]

According to the research, 40% - 80% of children with autism have problems with sleep.

In this episode we cover the benefits, the recommended sleep guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation, theories centered around sleep, the importance of lighting and its role in sleep. And of course we have a variety of practical tips that you can use.

Make sure to grab our worksheet that compliments this episode. It will help you to assess your environment and craft a plan for you and your family.
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How many times have we heard the phrase, “he doesn’t look like he’s autistic”. But what does that really mean? For those of us who serve kiddos on the spectrum and their families, this is something that we hear a lot. And to shine light on this even the more, once a family receives the […]

Life has enough challenges all by itself! However, the worst thing that anyone could do is lose their faith in something that they’ve once had trust or confidence in. When I was in the 5th grade, I endured such embarrassment, that the only way that I could make it was to laugh with everyone else […]

Let’s face it, Halloween can be a bit scary for anyone! It’s quite scary for Me!! How many times have we seen those videos circulating on social media where the parent runs and leaves the kids because they were frightened by a prop sitting in a yard? I’m guilty as charged! I usually laugh until […]

Sensory Processing, as defined by Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives sensory messages and turns them into responses. We are constantly taking in sensory information from our environment on a daily basis. We take in this information, organize it, and respond accordingly. Typically, we do […]

Communication is so vital for every aspect of our lives. When we walk in stores we are greeted by the person at the entrance of the store. When a baby cries, they are communicating to us that they are hungry, sleepy, not feeling well, or in need of a diaper change. As a new mom, […]

Per an article that was published on the Interactive Autism Network, hitting, kicking, biting, throwing objects, and other behaviors common during a temper tantrum or meltdown can greatly increase parent stress. Over 1300 children, between the ages of 4 -17, participated in the Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) to help researchers understand aggression in children on […]

As a young child, I once imagined that I would have this grand fairy tale wedding at a beautiful castle. Like many young girls, I was influenced by the countless amounts of shows and books that were read to me. However, upon growing up and getting married, I realized that the image that I had […]