More than ever, hugging trees is good for your health
Modern society creates a lot of stress in our everyday lives, making nature therapy, like tree hugging, an accessible option for many people. While hugging a tree may initially sound…
Make Words Sing: Making Poetry & Music
By Donnie Welch In his short poem “To Make Words Sing” Langston Hughes writes: To make words sing Is a wonderful thing– Because in a song Words last so…
17 Ways to Say “I Love You” in Neurodivergent
By Save The Neurotypicals I saw this article/website and wanted to share with you. Here is a thing about your favorite thing. I would spend unstructured time with you. You can…
How All Autistics Are Different, And How They Are The Same
By Brittany Neal One of my favorite quotes about autism: If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism. Autism is not a one-size-fits-all…
Moving With Intention for Optimal Living: Brain Gym
By Kelsey Fox Bennett, M.Ed. Most people haven’t heard of Brain Gym® – a form of Educational Kinesiology that uses simple intentional movements to reduce stress in the body and…
What Is Inclusion?
Community inclusion looks different for everyone. By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP Inclusion is a vision in which all people, regardless of abilities, disabilities, or health needs feel welcomed to participate…
6 Back-to-School Tips Every Parent of Kids with Allergies Should Know
(BPT) – For kids who live with allergies and asthma, back-to-school can spell trouble with symptoms. Late summer/early fall is the height of ragweed season. When you add in exposure…
What Parents of Children With Disabilities Worry About Most
by Annette Pinder There are all sorts of programs available for children with developmental disabilities — from residential care and treatment, to special schools, and programs. But what happens after…
Floortime Therapy for Children with Autism
By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP Floortime therapy does not necessarily entail spending time on the floor with your child – but it could! Floortime therapy is a key component of…
For the Love of Autism
“Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right.” The Grateful Dead By Sam Huber In recent years, autism…