Guidance - Reassurance - Tips I sat down with autism expert, Barb Avila and talked to her about supporting families of children with autism...at a distance. Here's what we chatted about: Which videoconferencing app she uses and why The importance of social reciprocity regardless if we are …
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Words Of Wisdom From A Brain Architect (aka a mom)
The most effective brain architects are those who understand the impact different stressors have on children's development and learning. They also know that children need us to help them learn how to become more self-regulated. …
The Red Train Has Left The Station!
One way #ECE {r}evolutionaries have come to talk about when a child is "flooded" with emotion is by saying, “They are on the red train." But what is the "red train"? And how is being on the “red train” different from "run of the mill" frustrations a child may experience, and/or emotions they may …
A Rebel With A Cause
So what do you do when every time you make a request or give a directive, the child "rebels", refuses, and runs away? …
Reducing Children’s Exposure to Stress One Zigzag At a Time
Do you know how to use the seven progressions of the zigzag process to be a strong play partner and help reduce children's exposure to stressors? …
It’s Time to Flip Behavior Cards and Charts to STOP!
Based upon our experiences, and the opinions and findings of others, our stand is that publicly tracking children's behavior from a deficit orientation is ineffective, unethical, and indeed, harmful. …