Many parents take for granted having a child (or children) toilet-trained and wearing underwear throughout the day and night. For many parents with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities, not having to change a school-aged child’s diaper, bring a 12-year-old boy into the women’s restroom, or wake up in the middle of the night to change…
It would be great if we never had to worry about inappropriate, maladaptive, and/or challenging behavior. But then I’d be out of a job. And I really like what I do. However, I do have some secrets to share to decrease the likelihood of your child engaging in unwanted behavior, even if you’re not entirely…
Leisure skills are probably the second most important skills to target in developing children, behind social skills. Think of it this way: when you have nothing to do, what do you do? For kids who don’t have preferences or a leisure repertoire, the answer is usually something that’s getting them into trouble. A kid with…
