By Dr. Katy Dorendorf The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a relationship-based early intervention program for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ages 12 to 48 months) and their families developed by Drs. Sally Rogers and Geraldine Dawson. At the core of the Early Start Denver Model is a respectful understanding that parents are…
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The Benefits of Psychoeducational Testing
Our education system is structured around testing and standardized testing is one of the most stressful events for our children and teens today. In academics there is an immense emphasis placed on testing results such as FCAT and SAT. One thing that parents can do to help their children not only succeed academically, but also…
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How to Survive Summer and Unstructured Time
Many of the things that are meant to be enjoyable about summer can be miserable for our kids. Loud noises, bright lights, crowds, unstructured days, guests invading their personal space and asking questions are all triggers and can result in melt downs, temper tantrums or withdrawal. There is added stress for the family preparing for…
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Quantity vs. Quality
When it comes to spending time with your children, what’s more important? As a busy culture we find often ourselves running between work, school, music, and sports, juggling our time trying to fit everything in. Even as we are trying to get everyone where they need and want to go, the question of “Am I…
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