I want to preface this article by stating that I have no problem with programs such as Best Buddies. Best Buddies is a great program that is… Read more ““I’m not his project” – Why “buddy programs” are not helpful to kids with Asperger’s/higher-verbal ASD”
Learning while doing is often how boys learn best
Improving social skills does not need to look like sitting around in a group talking about social skills or practicing scripted behaviors. Many boys learn best when… Read more “Learning while doing is often how boys learn best”
Why schools are not teaching executive functioning support strategies
Why Schools Are Not Teaching Executive Functioning by Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW – Center for ADHD Director When I explain executive functioning to parents in the context of… Read more “Why schools are not teaching executive functioning support strategies”
How My Son Taught Himself To Wake Up (Very Early) For School
My son Austin attends a vocational school for carpentry located 45 minutes away from our house. As a result, his bus picks him up at 6:30 A.M. When… Read more “How My Son Taught Himself To Wake Up (Very Early) For School”
My summer recommendations for kids with ADHD that surprises parents
Over the past several weeks parents have begun to ask me about my thoughts on summer camps for their child My answer often surprises them because it… Read more “My summer recommendations for kids with ADHD that surprises parents”
What skills will your child need to be employable? Hint: It’s not academics
by Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW A recent report from the World Economic Forum highlights the top ten skills that will be required to be employable in 2020. Granted… Read more “What skills will your child need to be employable? Hint: It’s not academics”
The essentialness of teaching context to kids with social learning challenges
We are living in a time when we are inundated with information, from the 24-hour news cycle to social media, notifications on our smartphones, etc. It has… Read more “The essentialness of teaching context to kids with social learning challenges”
Why I teach my son to do a “social fake”
My son Austin (like many of the kids I work with) has no interest in sports. Monday morning before he left for school I gave him this… Read more “Why I teach my son to do a “social fake””
