Autism And Special Needs Children, What Every Parent Should Know

It became obvious to me almost immediately that it wasn't the child who needed 'quick and responsive' help - it was the parent. As she sat there in the park with headphones on, occasionally yelling across the park at her child - this woman was in denial. Even I, a complete stranger realized that her child had 'special needs' - and that my friends would require a special focus and plan of action. I decided to reach out to the woman in the park in this way.... Emotions R Us takes a closer look at the families of 'Special Needs' children on the show today. The information, insight and guidance I'll share with you today is worthy of your complete focus. Have a pen and paper close by, make some notes, and remember you can reach out anytime with a question or idea by simply emailing me at DrBev@AmericaOutLoud.com. Here are a few tips for you to start the conversation off, but we'll dive into the topic today and discover alternate methods for you and your family. * Be consistent * Stick to a schedule * Reward good behavior * Create a home safety zone * Look for nonverbal cues * Find out the motivation behind the tantrum * Make time for FUN * Pay attention to your child's sensory sensitivities