All young people, especially those with autism, need to find ways to be able to communicate and make sense of their world. If kids are unable to make their needs known it can lead to behaviour problems, withdrawal and being misunderstood in everything they do. Over...
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Helping Kids With Homework (Part 2)
Helping Kids With Homework (Part 2) Written by Deb Hopper Published in Download your Printable here: Helping kids with homework. Most children bring varying degrees of homework home as early as Kindergarten through to the end of high school. Encouraging and teaching...
Identifying Kids With Sensory Issues In Class
Many students are struggling with behaviour and ‘sensory-driven’ behaviour in class. It might look like difficulties with concentration and poor attention, or it might look like a child rushing through his work. It might look like a child who always needs to have her...
Ways Parents Can Help Kids with Autism Handle the Stressors of Going Back to School.
Simple ways to transition back to school for kids with Autism Written by Deb Hopper Originally published by Autism Parenting Magazine at www.AutismParentingMagazine.com. Fall (September 2017) Download your FREE PRINTABLE PDF of the magazine article here: Ways parents...
Overwhelmed: A Child’s Safe Space
Overwhelmed: A Child’s Safe Space Written by Deb Hopper Published in Navigating through the day as a child can be an exhilarating, yet daunting process. There is the fun and joy of play, friends and family. There is also the challenge of meeting new people, the social...
Helping Kids with Homework (Part 1)
Helping Kids with Homework (Part 1) Written by Deb Hopper Published in Printable PDF Available Below Helping children of all ages settle down and focus on homework after school or on weekends can seem like an impossible task. On week days, children have been...
Creating A Sensory Corner At Home – Colour, Comfort and Upside Down
Here are some ideas for creating a sensory corner at home using easily sourced and low cost products. ____________________________________________________ I have this room - it’s not private enough for a fourth bedroom, not secure enough for an office or study, and...
When Kids Play Too Rough
When Kids Play Too Rough Written by Deb Hopper Published in Great Health Guide articles available in Audio: Learning to play and interact with other children or adults is one of the most complex skills that children learn. Play teaches children about...
What To Do When Kids Don’t Listen
When Kids Dont Listen Written by Deb Hopper Published in Great Health Guide articles available in Audio: How many parents complain that their kids don't listen to what they are saying?Kids not listening can be very frustrating for parents from day to day. There are...