Sep 8, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Pt. 3

Today’s post is the third in a four part series about childhood meltdowns, their triggers, and strategies parents can use to help their children cope with them. In this entry, guest blogger Amy Stout talks about how to evaluate triggers in the external environment, your child, and the temperature to locate and cope with triggers. Click on these links to read Part 1 and Part 2. Childhood Meltdowns:... read more

Sep 7, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Pt. 2

Welcome back to the second in guest blogger Amy Stout’s series about common triggers and coping strategies for kids who meltdown because of sensory issues. Yesterday, Amy defined sensory issues and addressed several misconceptions about them. In today’s post, she shares practical advice about what to do when a meltdown occurs. Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Part... read more

Sep 6, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Pt. 1

This month, guest blogger Amy Stout addresses a concern common to parents of kids with autism and other behavioral special needs: childhood meltdowns. Her insights are so meaty, I’ve broken them into a four part series. In today’s post, Amy defines sensory issues and says that all of us deal sensory issues. Read on to learn more! Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Part 1 The... read more

Aug 3, 2011 Posted by Jolene

What I Wish I’d Know at Diagnosis, Pt. 2

In yesterday’s post, Amy Stout described how broken she felt after she and her husband received a diagnosis for their young daughter: autism. Then, Amy shared bits and pieces of wisdom she and her husband have learned since that memorable day, things she wants to pass on to other parents embarking on the adventure of special needs. Bits and Pieces of Wisdom, Part 2   Look for and investigate... read more

Aug 2, 2011 Posted by Jolene

What I Wish I’d Known at Diagnosis, Pt. 1

Where were you the day your child was diagnosed with a special need? Do you remember what was said? What you were wearing? What you were thinking? Guest blogger Amy Stout vividly remembers the day when she and her husband received Kylie’s diagnosis of autism. She describes her response in today’s guest blog and shares some bits and pieces of wisdom she’s learned along the way. Things... read more