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<< previous page 1 2 next page>> written by Nicole Beurkens Slowing down our lives can speed up our relationships we have with our children. Allow children time to process the communication we share with them. It’s amazing what kinds of interactions take place when parents slow down and plan out activities with their children.
written by Nicole Beurkens New Year’s Resolution Lists can lead to stress and a feeling of failure. Shift to a mindset of choice by considering the things you could do with your children instead of the things you should do.
written by Nicole Beurkens Your kids are excited about the school winter break, but you might not be. Here are some tips and activity ideas to help you and your family thrive during this busy time of the year.
written by Nicole Beurkens What toys do kids really enjoy these days – besides video games? Here’s a top 10 list of favorite toys that are both fun and educational.
written by Nicole Beurkens Can children on the autism spectrum become better language processors? Yes, if we start giving them the opportunity to process information.
written by Nicole Beurkens Holiday gatherings can be particularly stressful if you have children with developmental disabilities. Here are some real tips for reducing the stress and increasing the happiness in your holiday season.
written by Nicole Beurkens When you talk with your children do you get one word answers or do you have an actual conversation? Help your children learn the difference between answering questions and sharing experiences and you’ll help them be comfortable with conversation.
written by Nicole Beurkens How useful are rote skills if your students don’t know how to apply them in everyday life? Here are some strategies that will help students learn to think independently.
written by Nicole Beurkens Do you know what’s happening in the mind of a 6 month old? You can tell a lot by an infant’s expressions and actions. If you’re concerned that your 6 month old isn’t developing at a normal pace, here are some signs to watch for.
written by Nicole Beurkens If you have a child with autism, you’ve probably heard of RDI®. So, what is it and how can it help your child?
written by Nicole Beurkens Can you teach kids to solve their own problems? Here are some easy ways to introduce problem solving skills to help your students achieve more.
written by Nicole Beurkens Can you teach kids to solve their own problems? Here are some easy ways to introduce problem solving skills to help your students achieve more.
written by Nicole Beurkens We use 8 different types of nonverbal communication without even thinking about it. What are they and how do these skills affect children with developmental disabilities? Part 3 of 3.
written by Nicole Beurkens We use 8 different types of nonverbal communication without even thinking about it. What are they and how do these skills affect children with developmental disabilities? Part 1 of 3.
written by Nicole Beurkens You may have heard the word “remediation” used while trying to find treatment for developmental disabilities. But what is remediation and how can it help your child?
written by Nicole Beurkens If you know how easy it is to misinterpret the emotional intention of words in an e-mail then you might understand what it’s like to communicate with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping autistic children with communication should be our highest priority.
written by Nicole Beurkens If you know how easy it is to misinterpret the emotional intention of words in an e-mail then you might understand what it’s like to communicate with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping autistic children with communication should be our highest priority.
written by Nicole Beurkens Prepare your family for the school year with these tips.
written by Nicole Beurkens Here are some great ideas for activities that will keep your family active this summer.
written by Nicole Beurkens What symptoms does a child show when he/she has eating issues in the school environment and what can be done to ease his/her stress? Here are some tips that can help.
written by Nicole Beurkens Summer doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some easy ways to engage restless children on these long summer days.
written by Nicole Beurkens At 3 months, infants show signs that they are developing both physically and relationally. What are the signs?
written by Karen Fish Bill Clinton handed George Bush a surplus. George Bush and John McCain turned the surplus into a $10 trillion deficit, a gigantic cancerous tax/mortgage on us all. written by Rachel Broune Adult ADHD is also called as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An overwhelming majority (92%) of adults diagnosed with ADHD. written by Robert Baird Baird Our society needs to determine the level of health care that will assure both persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families that we truly value them as members of the community. Our present commitment to the health care needs of Alzheimer families is growing but still falls short of what is needed. Recent studies indicate that families provide most of the services needed by Alzheimer patients. written by Robert Baird Baird Contractions of the fetal heart muscle begin about 35 days following the last menstrual period. The motion of the tiny heart can be demonstrated by sonography when the embryo is only a few weeks old. As early as the ninth week of pregnancy, counting from the first day of the last period, the fetal heart can be detected with an ultrasound device in the lowermost portion of the mother's abdomen. written by Robert Baird Baird There are meal programs available, such as "Meals-on- Wheels" or "Congregate Meal Programs," that can assist by delivering meals to the home. Mugs with lids can prevent spills but can be dangerous. Hot beverages are much hotter if consumed through a straw or from a mug with a lid that only has a small opening for the liquid, and can cause serious burns. written by Robert Baird Baird Caregivers are the unheralded heroes of contemporary society. Not only do they give tirelessly of their time and energy, they also give of their economic resources. Financial assistance is often unavailable until the victim and the caregiver especially if the caregiver is the victim's spouse have exhausted their life savings and other economic assets. written by Richard Bean Information for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). written by Juliet Cohen Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |