by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Health, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Do you remember the horrific story of Alex Spourdalakis with his severe aggression and meltdowns? The full story has now been made into a documentary. Alex’s story really hit home because our family has experienced a hell similar to the one they were living....
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
One of the most wonderful gifts a special child offers the world is a new level of appreciation. Learning, growth, and development are so miraculous, and yet we often do not think twice about what is happening. We take it all for granted. We assume that it is the same...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Words are delicious! They’re the icing on the communication cupcake, aren’t they?! Why? Because human beings want to be understood. We want to understand each other. Words have the potential to make communication easier, depending on our skill level at using them....
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” — Rachel Carson Reaching Out We want to make...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” — Peter Drucker Language development definitely has its benefits, but non-verbal communication is the foundation. It is a foundation that is often over-looked and under-valued. A...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
When someone perceives the world differently than you, how is it possible to connect? How do you communicate with someone that does not seem to understand you? And you, in turn, do not understand him/her? A Story about Michael My very first teaching position was for...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Interaction Series – Part 2 of 12 What assumptions have you already made from the title “Banish Boredom Forever”? Maybe you’re thinking “impossible!” or “I’m too busy to be bored.” How to Drop Assumptions Curiosity sets the stage for this month’s interaction...
by Tara McClintick | Dec 6, 2016 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Interaction Series – Part 1 of 12 Interaction – noun. Mutual or reciprocal action or influence. The Best Gifts in Life are Free They’re available everyday. Interaction is one of those gifts! As you ponder the interaction ideas that will be presented...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 10, 2011 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
One of the most important aspects of working with children who have special needs is working towards goals. When progress towards a goal isn’t made, it can be discouraging (to say the least!) Pediastaff.com featured this post in their Pediatric Therapy Corner to share...
by Tara McClintick | Jul 21, 2010 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Book Benefits for Adults, Book Reviews, Books and Poetry, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
a book review of Son-Rise by Barry Neil Kaufman Summary: Son-Rise is a true story about Raun Kaufman, who as a child displayed all the symptoms and was diagnosed with severe autism. “Bears” and Samahria Kaufman had two daughters prior to the birth of Raun. Also...
