Autism Spectrum Disorder can present additional challenges for children including struggling to adapt to change or difficulty relating to others. This can also result in new challenges for parents as they begin to navigate how to provide the best care for their child. Fortunately there is an immense amount of literature on Autism Spectrum Disorder and various tools that parents can learn.

Not Everyone Poops: Constipation in Kids

“He has not pooped for three days! I am starting to get really worried”, said the mother to her husband. Her husband replied, “That is a long time. What do you think we should do?” In the meantime, the child is refusing to go near the toilet and complains, “It hurts too much”. A little…

Dealing with the Terrible Temper Tantrums

The mother could tell it was about to begin. She had just told her two year-old that she could not have a cookie. The two year-old’s face was beginning to turn red. She was starting to open her mouth where a howling, high-pitched screech came out with the words, “I want it!” The girl proceeded…

Building a Child by Giving Good Structure

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin came up with this proverb and most people focus on the final portion regarding death and taxes. What is often missed is the beginning of the proverb which is quite important, particularly when working with children. Uncertainty in the…

Who is Mad, Sad, Glad, or Scared?

Several 4-year olds are playing in a daycare. All of a sudden, Stevie grabs a toy out of Johnny’s hand. Johnny screams, “That’s mine!” Stevie responds by swinging the toy and hitting Johnny in the arm. Johnny immediately bursts into tears as a daycare provider comes swooping into the fray. The daycare worker quickly figures…