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Archive for June, 2008

Setting Up A Special Needs Preschool Classroom and Dealing With Problem Behaviors

Recently, I was asked to speak at conference for special needs preschool teachers and aids. My topic was how to set up a classroom as well as how to deal with problem behaviors. One of the activities I had them do in a group was to pick a behavior (e.g., hitting, running, etc.) and to [...]

When Did We Forget How To Play?

This is a serious problem to me. Our children do not know how to entertain or keep busy by themselves. Growing up, I remember my Mom throwing open the back door and saying “You better be home when the street lights come on.” (I grew up in New York.) We needed to keep ourselves busy [...]

Jake’s Story- What About the Siblings?

Here’s another topic to talk about: the effects of disabilities on siblings. I have a beautiful 5 year old son that “lost” his mother from the age of 2 until 4. I was physically there but I was only an unemotional shell of myself. I couldn’t tolerate it when he cried or needed support. I [...]

Jake’s Story- My Experience with Multiple Autism Therapies

Doctors, doctors and more doctors! And don’t forget the therapist. (HA HA, since I’m one too). It seems like millions of opinions and approaches, and who knows which ones are right for Jake. I spent hours reading every depressing and scary book out there. No, that’s not true. After two, I said “forget about it, [...]

Jake’s Story- The Beginning

Okay, so I know there’s a problem with my son. Some people agree and others don’t. (As if I really want something to be wrong with Jake.) But I know there is, so now what? I know I can’t count on my pediatrician for any help. At this point, I do realize how lucky I [...]