In the typical everyday world of raising typical everyday children most parenting is, “Good Enough.” It is a given that parenting a typical child is a very difficult task. It is also a given that while there are plenty of books on parenting they tend to simplify parenting or focus only on a period of development or a particular issue. Continue reading

Any behavior program that is undertaken has to be implemented both at home and at school.

A solid behavior program should incorporate an understanding of the child’s level of functioning with respect to his cognitive, receptive and expressive language, gross and fine motor, and sensory and visual skills, as well as auditory functioning and social emotional development. Continue reading

We will not begin to address the politics and/or ethics of diagnosing children at various ages. Suffice it to say, the treatments based on the child’s assessments must address the needs to the best of our ability and to justify payment for the intervention. Continue reading

It begins at birth. Parents are excited and happy to share what is supposed to be one of the most uplifting experiences in a person’s life. In most cases, the complex process of an infant’s development in the womb and post-birth follows a pretty typical sequence of events with respect to motor, verbal, cognitive, and social emotional development. As parents, we generally know when and what to expect in regard to our child’s development. Continue reading