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autism spectrum disorder

Aug 28 2017

Autism Blog Series 2: Activities and Tools in the Classroom

As some children develop and learn new skills, there can be challenges along the way. Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may especially face some of these challenges within the … [Read more...] about Autism Blog Series 2: Activities and Tools in the Classroom

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Organize, Relationships, School, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: activities for Children, Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blog series, classroom, tools

Aug 14 2017

Autism Blog Series 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a wide range of conditions characterized by difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, socialization, and other repetitive behaviors. The disorder is … [Read more...] about Autism Blog Series 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Sensory Integration, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blog series, children, define, regulation, sensory overload, what is autism

Jul 28 2014

Aromatherapy and Children

As a mother and occupational therapist, I have found aromatherapy to be an easy and surprisingly effective way to treat some symptoms of sensory processing disorders (SPD) including autism. It is … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy and Children

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Anxiety, Parenting, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized · Tagged: advice, aromatherapy, autism spectrum disorder, calming down, Miriam Manela, mood, parenting, relaxing, Sensory Processing Disorder, sleep

Jan 27 2014

How To Help Your Child Make And Maintain Eye Contact

Do you ever feel like a broken record, repeatedly asking your child to "just look at me when I talk to you?" It can be so frustrating when a child persistently avoids making eye contact. Frankie … [Read more...] about How To Help Your Child Make And Maintain Eye Contact

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Anxiety, Behavioral Challenges, Parenting, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: advice, autism spectrum disorder, eye contact, Miriam Manela, parenting

Jan 13 2014

How To Breathe Life Into Your Child’s Monotone

You know how pop psychology tells us that ninety percent of communication is nonverbal? A recent study examined tone of voice and its role in communication.  The researchers concluded that tone of … [Read more...] about How To Breathe Life Into Your Child’s Monotone

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: advice, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, Miriam Manela, monotone

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