Key Points: A first ABA session in Essex County includes observation, assessment, and relationship-building. Parents play an active role from Day 1, helping shape goals and routines. Understanding the process ahead of time can ease anxiety and maximize outcomes. Starting something new for your child—especially something as personal and important
For many children with autism, eating is far more complex than simply being hungry and picking from a plate of options. Food can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, the texture is too mushy, the smell too strong, or the color too unfamiliar. When a child with autism develops a narrow list of
Going into the 2023-24 school year, over 90% of school nutrition directors reported cafeteria worker shortages. What was at risk? Less food to serve students and tens of thousands of dollars in lost revenue for already cash-strapped school districts. Desperate, some schools were turning to the controversial hiring of students
Kwasi, a 3-year-old boy from Haworth, sat in a barber’s chair fiddling with a hair trimmer as Roe Del Plato began what for many children would be the wearisome experience of having their hair cut. But for Kwasi, who is autistic, the process is all the more distressing. “He’ll cry,
Key Points: Children with autism often have sensory sensitivities and dietary restrictions, making healthy snack choices crucial. Nutrient-dense snacks can help support brain function, mood regulation, and overall health. Easy, homemade snack ideas cater to different texture and taste preferences while avoiding common allergens and artificial ingredients. Snack time doesn’t
With Crossover Day looming, each chamber of the Georgia General Assembly extended its hours, working late into the night to debate and pass a wide range of bills, many of which touch on deeply personal and contentious issues. The legislative session was a showcase of ideological divides, passionate testimonies, and
