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For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

How does Executive Functioning Play a Role During Social Interaction?

Executive functioning might be a new word to many of us focusing on social interaction with a child with special needs. However, the understanding of

Priming Kids with ADHD for Interpersonal Success

By Laurie Jacobs, M.A., CCC-SLP Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face substantial social difficulties at school, but i

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

How does Executive Functioning Play a Role During Social Interaction?

Executive functioning might be a new word to many of us focusing on social interaction with a child with special needs. However, the understanding of

Priming Kids with ADHD for Interpersonal Success

By Laurie Jacobs, M.A., CCC-SLP Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face substantial social difficulties at school, but i

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

Get Ready for Summer Camp!

Like it or not summer is right around the corner... and the age old question is lurking in the back of your mind: "What are we going to do this su

Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Teen Girls with ASD

For most children, navigating the teen years and the complex and sometimes frustrating social situations of daily life can be particularly difficult.

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Teen Girls with ASD

For most children, navigating the teen years and the complex and sometimes frustrating social situations of daily life can be particularly difficult.

Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Teen Girls with ASD

For most children, navigating the teen years and the complex and sometimes frustrating social situations of daily life can be particularly difficult.

Teaching Inference and Prediction to Children with ASD

The ability to infer or to draw conclusions given partial information is a cornerstone of our reasoning process. Predicting the outcome of peer behavi

Summer Fun – Activities for Children with ASD

Summer is just around the corner and its time to start thinking about what activities you can plan to keep your child engaged and interested during

Using Visual Aids to Teach Autistic Children About Team Sports

All children benefit from a healthy amount of physical activity, gaining concrete physical benefits like agility, improvement in muscle strength, coor

Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Teen Girls with ASD

For most children, navigating the teen years and the complex and sometimes frustrating social situations of daily life can be particularly difficult.

Teaching Inference and Prediction to Children with ASD

The ability to infer or to draw conclusions given partial information is a cornerstone of our reasoning process. Predicting the outcome of peer behavi

Summer Fun – Activities for Children with ASD

Summer is just around the corner and its time to start thinking about what activities you can plan to keep your child engaged and interested during

Using Visual Aids to Teach Autistic Children About Team Sports

All children benefit from a healthy amount of physical activity, gaining concrete physical benefits like agility, improvement in muscle strength, coor

How does Executive Functioning Play a Role During Social Interaction?

Executive functioning might be a new word to many of us focusing on social interaction with a child with special needs. However, the understanding of

Organizational Tools, Tricks and Apps for Children with Special Needs

It's normal for a child to hate doing homework, but for children with special needs, this hatred can quickly develop into tantrums and meltdowns and m

Summer Fun – Activities for Children with ASD

Summer is just around the corner and its time to start thinking about what activities you can plan to keep your child engaged and interested during

Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Teen Girls with ASD

For most children, navigating the teen years and the complex and sometimes frustrating social situations of daily life can be particularly difficult.

Summer Fun – Activities for Children with ASD

Summer is just around the corner and its time to start thinking about what activities you can plan to keep your child engaged and interested during

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

Get Ready for Summer Camp!

Like it or not summer is right around the corner... and the age old question is lurking in the back of your mind: "What are we going to do this su

Organizational Tools, Tricks and Apps for Children with Special Needs

It's normal for a child to hate doing homework, but for children with special needs, this hatred can quickly develop into tantrums and meltdowns and m

Get Ready for Summer Camp!

Like it or not summer is right around the corner... and the age old question is lurking in the back of your mind: "What are we going to do this su

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

Summer Fun – Activities for Children with ASD

Summer is just around the corner and its time to start thinking about what activities you can plan to keep your child engaged and interested during

Teaching Inference and Prediction to Children with ASD

The ability to infer or to draw conclusions given partial information is a cornerstone of our reasoning process. Predicting the outcome of peer behavi

Organizational Tools, Tricks and Apps for Children with Special Needs

It's normal for a child to hate doing homework, but for children with special needs, this hatred can quickly develop into tantrums and meltdowns and m

Talking with Children with Special Needs About Love

Any child’s experience with first ‘love,’or their first crush, is a milestone we all look forward to, and dread, in equal measure. It can be a m

Get Ready for Summer Camp!

Like it or not summer is right around the corner... and the age old question is lurking in the back of your mind: "What are we going to do this su

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Teen Girls with ASD

For most children, navigating the teen years and the complex and sometimes frustrating social situations of daily life can be particularly difficult.

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

Teaching Children with Autism How to Enjoy Jokes and Idioms

St. Patrick’s Day approaches and so continues the decades-long tradition of the St. Patrick’s Day pinch if you’re not wearing green. We al

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

Let’s Go Outside … Playground Tip for Your Child with Autism

Now that Spring has arrived, its time to get our kids outside, enjoying the warmth we’ve been without for so long. Play is fundamental, not optional

Teaching Children with Autism How to Enjoy Jokes and Idioms

St. Patrick’s Day approaches and so continues the decades-long tradition of the St. Patrick’s Day pinch if you’re not wearing green. We al

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

How do I handle my emotions in school?

Whether it is during transition times, a conflict with a teacher or peer or just general disappointments that come with each school day, students' soc

Teaching Children with Autism How to Enjoy Jokes and Idioms

St. Patrick’s Day approaches and so continues the decades-long tradition of the St. Patrick’s Day pinch if you’re not wearing green. We al

Transition from Elementary to Middle School for Students on the Autism Spectrum-Use the Summer to Get Them Ready!

Remember the saying the only thing that stays constant in life is change? Sometimes change can be new and exciting, however, when it comes to changing

For Parents: Social Skills Assessment and Training Methods

By Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP Parents and teachers generally have sufficient contact with a child and observation of his social interactions to

Talking with Children with Special Needs About Love

Any child’s experience with first ‘love,’or their first crush, is a milestone we all look forward to, and dread, in equal measure. It can be a m