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Very interesting read! Imagine, in the near future, children working on their social skills with robots after they leave therapy! buff.ly/32JlMjw

Explaining autism to young kids can be challenging. Just remember, always focus on the positives of what your child *can* do! Here's a great post that explains some more strategies when explaining autism to neurotypical kids. buff.ly/3dOUquh

Looking for world-class, online autism or ADHD therapy? Jen holds degrees in Special Education, Multicultural Education, as well as Elementary and Early Childhood education. She has experience working with families just like yours! Come to specialneedsally.com to learn more!

Exploring touch can be a valuable form of therapy for your little ones! I love the idea of creating a "sensory walk" for your little learners to safely experiment with physical sensations. Read more about this project here! buff.ly/3gttvpE

Right now, Jenn is offering short Private Therapy Sessions for an affordable price. buff.ly/3hyCtmT

Early interventions for autism, as early as 12 months, are super important. Your child's brain is still in its early stages of forming and early treatments have can be a lot more effective long term.

Working with a therapist is a partnership. To find the right therapist, you'll want to understand their background, training, how they collaborate with their families, and hear from other families who have worked with them before.

Research indicates that early intervention gives your child the tools for a successful future! buff.ly/3elWxad

Positive reinforcement is a very effective strategy for helping children with developmental disorders learn new behaviors and life skills. buff.ly/3fx9uhn

During COVID-19, it may be difficult to find meaningful therapy options and support for kids with Autism. We’re offering affordable online sessions to chat about your family’s specific needs to help you identify paths and resources you can use right now. buff.ly/3hyCtmT

At Special Needs Ally, we provide online consultations to help you identify virtual therapy options that are right for your family.

Kids with ADHD can find it very hard to control how loudly or quietly they are talking. Try to give them gentle reminders if they are talking too loudly or too softly and try not to get frustrated with them. Remember, they have limited control when it comes to volume! #adhd

Having ADHD/ASD can be incredibly draining. High levels of anxiety and more difficulty trying to fit in can leave people, especially children, exhausted. Some days can be more productive than others, and some days it can be simply too hard to get work done. #adhd #asd

While it is most common for children and teens to be diagnosed with ADHD, there are plenty of adults with ADHD, too! ADHD isn't something that someone grows out of. Although it can be handled with medication and therapy, it never disappears completely. #adhd #AdultsWithADHD

Happy Mental Health Month! We appreciate all the ASD/ADHD kids who are constantly trying their best! #asd #autism #adhd #MentalHealthMonth

If you're stressed about trying to communicate with your ASD/ADHD child, especially now, Special Needs Ally is here to help! Jen is doing online counseling, so you can have a helping hand in these hard times. You can contact Jen here: buff.ly/2WqAgQv

Children with ASD and OCD usually like routines, and can get incredibly upset/anxious if their routine is interrupted. Try to create routines in everyday life to help minimize complications! #asd #autism #ChildrenWithAustism

Children with ASD can hyperfocus on certain subjects. This should not be discouraged! Instead, try to find ways to connect new information into their interests. #asd

Kids with ADHD have a limited concept of time. Since they get easily distracted, they have difficulty understanding deadlines with respect to long-term timelines. Try breaking up bigger goals into small tasks that can be added to a to-do list!

It is important to understand that ADHD and ADD are spectrum disorders. This means that every child experiences intensity and symptoms differently. To learn how to better understand the ADHD/ADD spectrum, you can go here: understood.org/en/learning-t…