Boost Self-Esteem – Eliminate the Label
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Have you noticed that special needs diagnoses have negative terms like deficit, hyperactive, pervasive, disorder, and syndrome?...
View ArticleChores – They Do a Child a World of Good
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights I have spent more than 15 years working specifically in an Adult Transition program. From those years of experience, I can advise...
View ArticleWhat is “Stimming” and Why is it Important?
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation Does your child frequently rock, bob their knee, make annoying humming noises, squint or smell strange things that he shouldn’t? These behaviours are...
View ArticleConsider Yoga to Develop Social Skills
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation The benefits of yoga seem to be numberless. Every person has a different reason why they practice yoga or even a different idea of why others practice...
View ArticleAvoid Outbursts: Teach Children Emotional Control
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation When my son, JJ, was 16 years old, he was suspended from high school for his impulsive behavior. His peers seemed to know what buttons to push to get him...
View Article35 Holiday Gift Ideas for Therapeutic Play
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation The holiday season is here in full swing. With the holidays quickly approaching, it may be hard to figure out an appropriate gift to give to children...
View ArticleFestivity of Foods: Not for Kids with Anxious Moods
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation For many kids with anxious moods, holiday meals are nothing to celebrate. Let’s explore the anxious moods of Maddie, Anthony and Patty. Discover tips and...
View ArticleA Special Interest: An Obsession or a Tool?
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation We all have things that we love to think and talk about. For example, Chris enjoys to talk about his love for Disney World and Wine. Ok, they are two...
View ArticlePerfectionism – Being the Best, Perfectly or Not
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation Jean’s son Jaylen may not understand a lot of social concepts. He may not realize someone is being mean. He may not understand what an attitude is....
View ArticleCHILL CHILDREN: Guided Relaxation
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation A relaxed body is healthy, vibrant and feels great. A relaxed mind is creative, powerful and unlimited. Guided relaxation can help children to achieve a...
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