Category: Parenting Support
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My Child Has What???What is Dyslexia, Sensory Prcessing, Rule/Out?

What are these letters behind my child’s name? I don’t understand what R/O means? I am not sure how many diagnoses he needs before someone will help me? What do you mean with this diagnosis I can’t receive help?Understanding the diagnosis is only the first step to the road of success for you and your…
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My Journey to Understanding

I began this journey to understand sensory processing disorder as a grandmother and mother. My grandson has what he calls sensory issues. I am a clinical therapist who specializes in children’s therapy. Most of my clients are on the spectrum, have attachment disorders, and/ or complex trauma. What I have seen in all these children…
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Tantrums vs Meltdowns

I see many tantrums in the residential where I work. These tantrums are designed to receive something like a prize or attention or not receive something like a consequence. The children who have tantrums begin to “turn it up” when they are not allowed to have their desired item or thing. They begin to throw…
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Anger Managment
Anger Management for children can be difficult. This may be related to the lack of thought that goes into their actions when angry. Often, children tend to think with extreme emotions. What they are feeling at the moment is what comes out without thought. Anger is a normal emotion; it is the way we choose…
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Working Memory?
What is working memory? Chaos runs rampant in this family. Mornings affect their entire day. This morning is a bad one. Books fly across the room and I hate you yelled randomly increases stress and anxiety of the Smith family. The Smith family, a daughter, 2 sons, a dog, and a single mother. struggle daily.…
