Articles

(2020) Because of Jake

Published in February – April 2020 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest

Because of having autism, Jake Cassell (2001 – 2019) was a sensational inventor, fixer, artist and musician.

(2020) Blue Toenails and Other Rituals

Published February 4, 2020 at Psychology Today.com

Family rituals help children develop good manners, self-help skills, and emotional security.

(2019) Daniel’s Xylophone

(2019) Speaking Positively to Children

Published on October 18 at PsychologyToday.com

A parent or teacher’s affirmative responses can turn kids’ stumbles into great learning experiences.

 

(2019) Sensory “Quinks” for the New School Year

In Aug.-Oct. issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest

Sensory-motor “Quinks” (short for Quick In-Sync activities) at school may ease your child’s transition into this year’s classroom.  Share these and your own family’s favorite Quinks with the teacher to incorporate into the school day.

(2019) Rehearsals for Life

Published on August 6th at PsychologyToday.com

Frequently and purposely, we provide our children with opportunities to practice the skills they will need throughout their lives. Especially if our kids have developmental delays such as autism or sensory processing disorder, we know the importance of practice, practice, practice.

(2019) Tommy’s Extrasensory Grace

Published in May – July 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest

SPD is an asset when it enables some people, even young children, to be extraordinarily sensitive to others’ feelings.  Tommy, a preschooler with severe SPD, comforts a scared little girl as no other person could.