A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is hard for both your child and you. Autism symptoms can vary widely. Different or incorrect behaviors, problems with communication, and repeated routines and rituals are all linked to ASD. This can make life hard for the entire family. Some children with ASD are less affected than others. The …
For parents of neurodiverse learners, the “back to school” season usually brings with it one consistent emotion: feeling overwhelmed. Any kind of abrupt change, in general, can be difficult for learners with autism, attention deficit disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, or other neurodiverse diagnoses. Tack on navigating a post-pandemic world, and we are all facing challenges that are unprecedented, …
Some of the things that make working with neurodiverse learners in Early Childhood so rewarding are the same things that feel both difficult and rewarding for some social workers. For me, specifically dealing with an outburst where a student may scream or cry is a behavior all new social workers or teachers learn on the …
The milestone moments of life — the kind of moments that people cherish forever — always call for celebration. The first time a family is able to take their child home from the NICU after months, the first time your child takes his first steps after being told he may not be able to walk, …
It is natural for parents to be nervous while searching for the best programs for their children. At iCan Dream Center, we strive to alleviate that anxiety. Once students are enrolled in our Daydreamers After School Program, they instantly become part of our iCan Dream family. We care deeply about our students and their families, …
Dear Parents of Diverse Learners, Take a moment for yourself and remember how amazing you are! You always put others before yourself and lose the importance of taking care of yourself too. Being a parent of a diverse learner can be overwhelming but somehow, someway, you make it look so easy in the eyes of …
By: Peggy Burnap Photo credit: Christian Life Center I took for granted the gift of fluid communication or “sending, giving, or exchanging of information and ideas” prior to becoming a parent. I communicated with my loved ones, near and far through calls, emails, letters, and even poetry. Despite relative success, I was left pondering about …
