Category Archives: Asperger’s

Parenting tips

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Laurie

Though this list of parenting tips were designed for parents dealing with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), I think that they could be helpful for parents dealing with any child! Participate, praise your child, pick your battles…yep, those are all things … Continue reading →

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Nice view on one family’s experience with Asperger’s

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Laurie

This was a nice story about one families experience with a diagnosis of Aperger’s.  Though this can be challenging, there are so many more resources available to families now. Our work with kids on the spectrum is so rewarding!  Through … Continue reading →

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Wow! Temple Grandin is so great to listen to!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Laurie

Here is a video clip of Ms. Grandin being interviewed after a recent speaking engagement. She has so much to share and is so generous about helping us to see Autism Spectrum Disorder in an open, honest and productive way. … Continue reading →

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Insights that help us protect our children

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Laurie

This is a very short piece about one child who was living with the trauma of being bullied. As I have said many times, though many people think of a “diagnosis” as a label, knowing what you are dealing with … Continue reading →

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For a better understanding of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Laurie

This was a great article telling us about what Asperger’s Syndrome is not. So many people have preconceived notions or no real awareness of what Asperger’s Syndrome is. Knowing leads to understanding. Understanding leads to acceptance. We work with people … Continue reading →

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What’s behind my child’s ‘meltdowns”?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Laurie

Sometimes it is nearly impossible to figure out what caused your child to have an earthshaking, sanity racking “meltdown”. Whether at home or in a very public place meltdowns are the bane of many parent’s existence. In this article shares … Continue reading →

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Good parent/teacher relationships are vital for your child’s success

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Laurie

Though I am always first to tell parents that they need to be their child’s champion when it comes to the school system,  the fact is that most teachers care deeply about the children in their classroom and work very … Continue reading →

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Our recent interview on KOLO

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Laurie

We finally have the video!  We thank KOLO and Lauren Garber for giving us the opportunity to share our program with you. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We will show you around the ranch, introduce out … Continue reading →

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A better understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Laurie

ABA is a very specific way of addressing behavior and is very successful in work with children on the autism spectrum. This blog provides a lot of great information for those unfamiliar with this type of work. We have found … Continue reading →

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How do we know when our kids need mental health help?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Laurie

It’s sometimes very difficult to know if what your child is experiencing is “normal”.  Some kids are afraid of the dark, have some challenging days at school, have difficulty with a particular subject, have lots of energy, seem to have … Continue reading →

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