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What is interactive attention span?
By Becky Damgaard, Son-Rise Program® Senior Teacher Simply put, Interactive Attention Span is our children being able to be present with another person for a period of time (they could be
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Four Reasons to Stop and Listen When Helping Your Child Talk
Imagine that your child is already trying to talk. Now, entertain the idea that your son, or daughter may already be saying words, or parts of words. Open your heart up to the belief that your
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Giving Your Child Explanations
Explanations are the key to opening up countless doorways of success for your child: Before you continue reading this article, take some time to reflect on the question that I am about to ask
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Organizing Your Child’s First Playdate
So the time has come, it’s the moment you have been waiting for, your child is ready for some peer interaction…their first play date!!! (Or “hang out session” if your
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Inspiring Your Child to Verbally Communicate instead of using other forms of communication (PECS, Sign Language, Apps)
When you have a child on the autism spectrum, you are faced with so much information. There are a multitude of different approaches and ideas that are available to you. You can often feel
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Toilet Training 101
Does the idea of toilet training your child with Autism fill you with dread? Or are you excited to begin this new adventure with them? The reason I am asking this is because our attitude as we
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Top 7 Autism Books We Recommend for the Entire Family
We have families reach out to us all the time looking for books or resources to really help them understand and ultimately find ways to better support their children with Autism. We have listed
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Creating personal change and inspiring our children to do the same.
As parents and caregivers of children and adults on the autism spectrum, we naturally have a strong desire for our children to learn and grow. This is because we want them to thrive and succeed
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20+ Autism Games & Autism Activities Your Child Will Love
When you have a child with autism, the world can seem to get overwhelmingly serious and stressful. Thankfully, one of the most effective ways to connect with your child and encourage their
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Is Your 2 Year Old Not Talking? Language Delay Solutions & Tips
A 2 year old child is a wonder to behold. Week to week, and even day-to-day, it can seem that the face and body are constantly transforming, and your child’s unique personality really starts to