10 Nutritional Tips for Families of Children with Autism
Consistently observing healthy eating habits can be challenging for anyone. Yet, for parents of children with behavior challenges or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), implementing healthy eating habits...
View ArticleParents of Children with Special Needs Fear Police Misunderstandings
Phil Buck, WTSP VIDEO INTERVIEW TAMPA, Fla (WTSP) – Video released this week of a North Miami Police officer’s shooting a behavioral therapist while working with someone with autism sent a wave of fear...
View Article7 Sensory-Friendly Places in the Tampa Bay Area for Children with Special Needs
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View ArticleHow to Prepare a Child with Autism to Leave the House
When you’re a parent to a child with autism, your home can feel more like a fortress than a castle. Simple outings such as a trip to the park or a family picnic require immense planning and precautions...
View ArticleTips for Bringing a Child with Autism to a Restaurant
We don’t expect children, with or without developmental disabilities, to do things like tying their shoes or playing a new game without first being taught how. Eating in a restaurant (i.e., a new...
View ArticleHow to Handle Feeding Difficulties
According to an article published in Pediatrics in Review (Phalen 2013) as many as 80% of children with developmental disabilities may present with feeding difficulties. In children with autism,...
View ArticleStrategies to Limit Your Child’s Challenging Behavior During Summer Break
Summer break can be a difficult time for many families of children with disabilities. The regular structure and routines of the school year are disrupted, sometimes resulting in the emergence of...
View ArticleThe Importance of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
Families who receive an autism diagnosis often experience a variety of emotions that range from fear to relief to uncertainty. For most families, this is the first time they are learning about the...
View ArticleEngage Behavioral Health Founder and CEO, Jennifer Phelps, named a Tampa Bay...
BY MIKE CAMUNAS Engage Behavioral Health Marketing Manager TAMPA, Fla. — Jennifer Phelps M.S., BCBA has always seen growth as success, especially for individual clients and their respective families....
View ArticleBack to School Tips For Children With Autism
Going back to school for children with autism doesn’t have to be a challenge. By Mike Camunas, Engage Behavioral Health Marketing Manager Every year at this time, like an annual rite of passage, it’s...
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