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Website: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-special-education-laws/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español Schools are required by law to provide appropriate accommodations and education plans to children who qualify, but understanding just what kind o...

Being asked to switch gears is a common trigger for problem behavior like whining and tantrums Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways Transitions are difficult for many children and can trigger whining, complai...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/being-an-effective-advocate-for-your-child/  Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD en Español If you have discovered that your child has a psychiatric or learning problem, or you are beginning to suspect that they do, you ...

With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Michael Rosenthal, PhD , Matthew H. Rouse, PhD Key Takeaways Creating routines for daily trans...

Specialized gyms help over-sensitive (or under-sensitive) kids Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: A. Jean Ayres, PhD , Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L , Catherine Lord, PhD Key Takeaways Occupational therapists evaluate sensory processing issues by observing ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-work-with-your-school-district-to-get-the-services-your-child-needs/  en Español Attorney George Zelma focuses his practice on special education law. We talked to Zelma about the kinds of cases he handles, what...

When kids show delays in developing skills, OTs are often the first called in Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn What do occupational therapists do? Where can you find OTs? What kinds of issues do OTs treat? Karla was worried. Her 11-month-old baby ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/helping-special-needs-kids-change-schools/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español With the new school year on the horizon, most parents are busy stocking up on fall clothes and folders. But those of you with special-needs chi...

From dogs to horses, they're being used by innovative therapists to calm, motivate and teach kids Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn How are animals helpful to kids with various disabilities? How do therapists use animals to make therapy fun? What skil...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-is-a-child-ready-for-mainstreaming/ en Español When you have a child who is doing well in a specialized education setting, the good news can actually present difficult choices. You may be told that your child is ...

Tips for making sure your children's screen time is healthy Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Donna Wick, Ed.D Parents and caretakers used to just worry about kids watching too much TV, or playing too many video games. We still worry about those things,...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/top-10-things-to-look-for-in-a-school-for-a-special-needs-child/  Writer: Michaela Searfoorce en Español If you’re like me, you might find yourself surprisingly, woefully underprepared for your first special needs sc...

Tips for prioritizing kids’ wellness and keeping fights to a minimum Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Stephanie A. Lee, PsyD What You'll Learn How do you know if your child is spending too much time on screens? How can ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/going-to-college-with-autism/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español Vassar junior Zoe Gross knows her strengths and weaknesses all too well. So while she gets good grades, the 21-year-old is aware that she does things more s...

Strategies for making a plan that works for both you and your kids Writer: Dave Anderson, PhD Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways Not all screen time is created equal. It matters where you spend your time on screens and who you spend it w...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/aging-out-when-kids-with-autism-grow-up/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español When Susan Senator’s son Max was racing toward the high school finish line, he joined the rest of his classmates for the usual rites of passage. ...

It's not just a question of the right age Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Dave Anderson, PhD , Max Stossel Key Takeaways When kids are ready for a phone depends on maturity factors like responsibility with belongings and ...

Screens and gadgets can affect children's early development and disconnect families Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD You probably saw that funny old YouTube video of a 1-year-old sitting in front of a fashion magazine, g...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-employment/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español After working part-time her first two years of college, Debbie D. ramped up to full time along with her coursework the last two. But this admirable juggling feat l...

How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Is screen time bad for toddlers? What are the best ways for toddlers to learn from screen time? The A...