Five Fidget Toys I Recommend
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the latest craze hitting the schoolyard - fidget spinners. I’m going to take an unpopular stand ...
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Making the holidays manageable for kids on the spectrum
The holidays are supposed to be full of fun and relaxation – but to many kids on the spectrum (and their parents), they are just the opposite. Between the in...
Teaching your child with ASD about gifts
One of the most common questions I hear during the holiday season is “How do I teach my child gift etiquette?” Gift giving occasions with kids on the spectru...
Word Wednesday - with a twist!
In case you haven’t guessed I’m pretty passionate about my work with kids who have autism. This means that I occasionally get pulled into some of the Autism ...
An Open Letter to Parents of Special Needs Children
I’ve got something to tell you, and I’m pretty sure you all need to hear it right about now. Whether it’s back to school time coming up shortly, or your kid ...
So, Your Child is Having a Meltdown
As someone who works with kids on the spectrum, I’ve witnessed my fair share of meltdowns. As I said in my sensory 101 post, a meltdown is not a tantrum. A...
Board games I like for kids on the Spectrum.
Last week I blogged about how I use <a href=”http://jennannis.com/its-my-turn-the-challenges-of-turn-taking-with-kids-who-have-asd/” title=”“It’s MY TURN”...
Why can’t we all just get along?
Let’s stop all the infighting and focus on what really matters - improving the quality of life for those who live with autism and those who care for and abou...
“It’s MY TURN” - The challenges of turn taking with kids who have ASD
One of the most common non school related questions I hear from parents with children on the spectrum is how to teach turn taking / game playing. Being able...
Sensory 102
Earlier this week, I wrote about the two most common sensory issues that affect children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – sensitivity to clothing and to...
Sensory 101
One of the hardest things for many parents to understand about their child with Autism is their sensory issues. I’m writing from my experience, which is with...
The Walls Have Ears…
One of the things that brings me joy is my work with children and teens who have Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When I tell people that I tutor an...