special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
Screen Time for Autistic Children 📺📱🕹️ Screen time for autistic children in today’s digital age. A waltz of wires, pixels, and the occasional meltdown thrown in for good measure. As parents, we’re all familiar with the perplexing puzzle of balancing our children’s love for games, TV, and cell phones, especially when they come […]
First, I created schedules for Jacob so that he could choose the order in which they were completed. Second, Jacob could choose what activities he wanted to do once the schedule was done. Third, by using schedules with built-in choices, I gave Jacob the predictability and structure that he needs to keep anxiety and emotional […]
Child on the Autism Spectrum Parenting takes us on an adventure with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. If you’ve ever found yourself negotiating with laundry piles or tackling an overflowing trash can, you’re not alone. The journey becomes even more unique when guiding a child on the autism spectrum through responsibilities. Meet Jacob, my ADHD […]
Jacob’s Journey Let me introduce you to Jacob – my son, and the inspiration behind Educating Jacob. Jacob takes medication for epilepsy, a vital step to prevent seizures that could lead to dangerous falls and other injuries. His journey, like every child’s, is unique. Let’s discuss taking medication for children on the autism spectrum disorder […]
