Tag: vulnerability
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The Burden of Challenging Behavior for Children with Autism
How We Set Up Children With Autism and Behavior Challenges to Fail Today I watched a child answer questions accurately, give great answers, generate a story all the while his shoes were off, he was jumping out of his seat every three seconds, and making silly faces. Focusing and marveling at his ability to multi-task…
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THE REAL RESPONSE TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY CRITICIZE YOUR CHILD, YOUR PARENTING
Living Free. Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs or Otherwise. I have a two year old. My two year old listens. Sometimes he doesn’t. But on this particular day, he was doing all the right things. Walking. Hands to himself. Not running. Quiet voice. Following a parent. What happened? We had been sitting in church…
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Course Design. Deadlines. Managing Life.
Climbing To The TOP of Your Mountain I’m sure this post is not so speechy in its five steps to improve behavior, communication, or any other topic. I have been busy. A good busy. Manageable, not crazy, and working on some pretty awesome projects. The best part, is that I am present (in mind) for…
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MOVING BEYOND THE BURNOUT
LETTING BURNOUT OPEN NEW DOORS When I was in graduate school, I had the privilege of working under two excellent SLPs. One specialized in assistive technology and worked with children with severe impairments. The other was an SLP at a well known rehabilitation facility. Both of those SLPs ended up leaving their jobs to take…
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THE COURAGE TO CHANGE
CHANGING YOUR CHILD’S THERAPY TEAM WHEN THEY NO LONGER WORK FOR YOU Making the switch is a tough decision. If you are like me, you are committed and loyal to your relationships and have a hard time switching and moving on. But, sometimes it is completely necessary. And the top reason to move on is…
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