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When “What Do You Want to Do About It?”

Doesn’t Work

After the last blog post on solving children’s boredom, a mom emailed me the following:

I’ve been doing that in all different ways… more subtle…

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Summer Break —

Not a Break from Values

Yes, school is over (or just about over), and if we needed a reminder that summer has begun, this week’s heatwave in the Tri-state area made it loud and…

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It’s that time of year again—camp season is here!

Here’s a social story I wrote for one of my students to help her prepare for camp. You’ll notice her specific challenges reflected in the red behaviors she’s…

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How Social Pragmatic Communication

Disorder (SCD) Affects Social Skills

In this blog series, we’ve explored how ADHD, anxiety, and ODD can interfere with a child’s ability to form and maintain friendships. This week, we’ll take a look…

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How ODD Can Affect Social Skills

In previous blog posts, we’ve explored how ADHD and anxiety can interfere with a child’s ability to connect with others. This week, I want to take a closer look at Oppositional…

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Why Anxious Kids Sometimes Struggle Socially

In last week’s blog, I addressed how ADHD affects social skills. This week, I’d like to focus on anxiety—and how it can impact social development as well.

Although we all want…

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Does a Child with Social Challenges

Automatically Have Autism?

As parents or teachers, it can be concerning when we notice a child struggling socially. Maybe they interrupt others often, miss subtle social cues, or have…

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Question:

Hi Devora,

I’m wondering if you can help me with my question. I attended Sarah Ward’s workshop last year and gained a lot in different areas. However, while I heard all the “Do Not’s,” I’m still…

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Is Our Family Normal? Are Our Children Okay?

A Social Behavior Story Especially For Parents…

We often imagine and wish that the time we spend on holidays and Yomim Tovim with our children and family will bring…