April has arrived which means it’s time to pull out the food coloring, jelly beans and – of course– Easter baskets. If you’re looking to include gifts that will help your children learn while playing, here are three Modern Mom-approved recommendations. Stella and the Dinos…Alive in Space! This is the story of a little science-loving dino named Stella who saves all of … [Read more...] about STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year
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Kimberly Kaplan and 300 Autism-Related Blogs
Kimberly Kaplan and 300 Autism-Related Blogs I guess you can call this a toot-your-own-horn posting because this is my 300th blog! I have not only written 300 blogs for my own website but those same 300 blogs have also appeared on ModernMom.com. How did I start on ModernMom.com? Well…through a recreational softball team, of course. Huh? My husband ran a … [Read more...] about Kimberly Kaplan and 300 Autism-Related Blogs
Autism and College-Related Standardized Tests
I was speaking with a relative recently who mentioned that her child, who is one year older than mine, has had trouble with standardized tests. This typical sixteen-year-old struggled with the “practice” PSAT and then again on the SAT. She was planning on retaking the SAT or taking the ACT later in the year. Her mom was confident she’d improve, especially since she was … [Read more...] about Autism and College-Related Standardized Tests
The Impacts of Not Curbing Behaviors Related to Autism
The Impacts of Not Curbing Behaviors Related to Autism With autism, comes behaviors. In general, when our kids are little, there are more behaviors. We, as parents, (along with the various facilitators who work with our children), have to deal with these behaviors. In an ideal world, we are all trained to handle most behaviors with our children, whether at home or out … [Read more...] about The Impacts of Not Curbing Behaviors Related to Autism
An Autism-Friendship-related Challenge
My son has a friend—which in itself is a big deal in the world of autism. And, it’s a big deal for our kid. My son has known a lot of kids, but has never had too many close friendships over the years. And, the “friends” he did have were mostly through social groups. He did stay in touch with one of them, and we see that friend every once in a while, but most of those have … [Read more...] about An Autism-Friendship-related Challenge