Posts in Communication Works: Blog
April is Autism Awareness Month

Autism is a neurological disorder characterized by social, behavioral and communication impairments. It is America’s fastest-growing serious developmental disorder, with a new case diagnosed almost every 20 minutes. Autism affects 1 in every 88 children. This is why it is so important for parents and professionals to learn the critical milestones for social, emotional, and…

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Flexible Thinking: Make Social Learning Stick and Help Your Child Adapt and Compromise

Flexible Thinking: Make Social Learning Stick and Help Your Child Adapt and Compromise By Elizabeth Sautter Being a flexible thinker is part of emotional regulation and is essential to social success. Flexibility of thought means being able to adapt to new situations, understand and accept another person’s perspective, and “go with the flow” as unexpected…

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Exploring Ways to Make Social Learning Stick Out in Nature

By Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC-SLP Outdoor activities foster opportunities for exploring new things, building imagination, and increasing social competence. Getting in touch with nature gives your child a chance for outdoor play and exploration and also offers teachable moments where you can step in to nurture social and emotional skills. Next time you are outdoors,…

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School Lunches: UGH!

By Rebecca Schwartz, Ph.D. Now that summer is way over and school lunch tedium has set in, the question: “What can I make for school lunch?” reappears. Many parents contend with school lunches daily for years, and it’s a hassle. It’s often associated with the crazy rush of getting kids dressed, fed, and out the…

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Will vs. Skill

by Carrie Lindemuth, Learning Specialist/Executive Function Thinking Coach at CW Whether you are raising a boy or a girl, whether you are parenting a toddler or a teenager, whether you have an easy-going child or a spirited child, the perennial question of parenting comes down to this: how to help our children replace their unexpected…

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