Tips for Educating Your Kids at Home May 7, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., LP, BCBA-D, NCSP Many families are juggling the daily routine of work, schoolwork, three meals at home, cleaning, laundry, yardwork, and everything else. It is quite overwhelming to suddenly have to manage all of this. So how do you help maintain everyone’s sanity and make the days go as smooth as possible? Here are some tricks to help. Read More
Social Distancing Style: On the Hunt for Autism-Inclusive Easter Ideas (and Eggs) April 8, 2020 | Dr. Julia Hood Looking for tactics to accommodate all ages and abilities in your Easter festivities? Read the best approaches/adjustments for an autism-friendly Easter egg hunt! Read More
Person First Language and Identity First Language April 30, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., LP, BCBA-D, NCSP The purpose of using this type of language is to communicate that the diagnosis does not define the person, it’s only one part of who they are. Using person-first language does just that, it puts the person first and the diagnosis second. Read More