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Hazing and Harassment Prevention
Bullying is something that many associate with elementary school; however, it is a form of harassment that can continue well past high school into college. Bullying most often occurs where adult supervision is low or… -
Helping Children Overcome Grief During the Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a time of unbridled joy for children. Sadly, if a child has experienced a loss, the holidays can be an extremely difficult period. Family traditions during the holiday season can be… -
5 Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs Children
The usual stress of the holiday season can be trying for parents and children. For special needs children, the stress of the holiday season is often amplified as schedules become hectic and comfortable patterns become… -
Recipe: Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Muffin
I know the rigors of cooking and baking treats for a child with severe food allergies. Thankfully there are many gluten-free recipes you can make at home to ensure you're baking treats that don't have allergins your… -
ADHD and Food Dyes
Similar to the debate about whether child vaccines can cause autism is the debate about whether artificial food dyes can be a possible link to a host of childhood behavioral issues, such as ADHD. During my daughter's… -
Early Intervention Procedures Study
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released some encouraging news (see below) regarding studies on Early Intervention for children on the Autism Spectrum. Their studies are showing what many of us have already k… -
Teaching Your Child to Understand Delayed Gratification
As parents, the most valuable gift you can give your child is to prepare him or her for life in the real world. This is my mantra to all families I work with in therapy. And I do recognize that this is no small t… -
You can do more than "cross your fingers" when your ASD student goes back to school
Back to school is a nervous time for everyone. Students, teachers, parents... No one escapes the nervousness. In a previous chapter, I spoke in detail about the preparations that my husband and I had made in getting… -
OUCARES Annual Family Fun Day
We attended the Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support (OUCARES) annual Family Fun Day on a Sunday in March. It is an event put on by the Autism Society - Oakland County Chapter. Every… -
Summer Activities for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
When I first took an activist's approach to improving my son's social skills and coordination in hopes of mainstreaming him in time for Kindergarten, I dove right into alternative therapies, OT and help from educ…
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- About Me: Oakland County Moms is a community resource for families in Oakland County and SE Michigan. Product reviews, health articles, local activites, and much more. I'm a recent advocate for Autism Awareness and also post columns about cybersafety.
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