Weekly Tips & Tricks

Three quick and easy tips to support your child in exploring new foods.

Three quick tips to support your child in improving their memory.

Habit-Building Tip #1: Use "Habit Stacking" to anchor a new routine to an existing one! How Identify a habit your child already does automatically every day (like brushing teeth) and "stack" the new habit immediately after it (e.g., "After I brush my teeth, I will put out my clothes for tomorrow"). Why The brain utilizes established neural pathways to make the new behavior require much less mental effort to initiate. Linking a new task to an automatic trigger removes the fric

Regulation Tip #1: Use "Square Breathing" to slow down a racing nervous system! How: Have your child trace a square in the air or on a table: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4. Why: The structured pauses during the breath cycle signal the brain to lower the heart rate and reduce stress hormones. This simple visual and physical routine makes deep breathing concrete and easy to practice during moments of tension. Regulation Tip #2: Use the "Zone

Three quick tips to support everyday regulation both at home and on the go.

Three quick and easy tips to help your child prepare for social interactions.

Beat transition anxiety with a visual countdown calendar! How: - Let your child cross of days leading up to the first day of school - Pair this with daily "previews." For example, show them photos of their new classroom, their cubby, and their teacher. Why: Visual Predictability reduces stress and helps children on the spectrum feel secure.