by Debbie Hopper | Apr 1, 2019 | Autism, Blog
As parents of a child with autism know, there are many factors that affect a child’s ability to feel safe and comfortable in their environment. Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant sensory issues and if they are to thrive, it is crucial...
by Debbie Hopper | Dec 10, 2018 | Anxiety, Auditory Processing, Autism, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Sensory Processing
It’s count down before Christmas day, so let’s check these top tips and enjoy a truly sensory-friendly Christmas in summer! As a parent, how can you create a sensory-friendly Christmas in Summer? Christmas is traditionally a time of great excitement for...
by Debbie Hopper | Oct 19, 2018 | Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blog, Child Development, Encouragement
Learn the depression in parents with children with special needs… and how to help them Recently I came across a Facebook post on my feed and I shared it to my Life Skills 4 Kids Facebook page and I was just blown away by the impact. This post was entitled...
by Debbie Hopper | Oct 19, 2018 | Autism, Behaviour Problems, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement
Depression in parents with special needs kids – the realities…. I know that parents of special needs kids are really struggling! I know, all parents are busy, are juggling way too many balls, and are far too busy. But for special needs kids, parents really...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 29, 2018 | Anxiety, Blog, Child Behaviour, Just Right Kids
Written By Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist Anxiety can show up in a myriad of ways and many children slip under the radar, go untreated, and are often misunderstood by their parents, teachers and peers. Often children’s anxiety symptoms are misunderstood as...