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Intrinsic Motivation “Working Hard Feels Good”

Recently, I was asked about the efficacy of using a token system to teach a child with autism. This question led me to research the...

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Sep 25, 20232 min read

Board Game Fun! for Social Skills Building

Board Games are an essential component in children's play and help improve social skills.

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Jun 30, 20232 min read

Struggling Getting Your Child To Answer "Yes" To Questions?

The ability to respond “yes” and “no” to questions seems to come naturally to most children by the age of 18 -24 months old, but for...

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Jan 14, 20232 min read

Play with Purpose!

I chose the slogan “Play With a Purpose” when I initially adventured myself on the path of helping children and their families as a...

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Dec 11, 20221 min read

Testing Children with Autism

I have extensive experience working with children with autism. Throughout the years, I have learned that it's difficult to evaluate...

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Sep 17, 20221 min read

Early Intervention - The Real Thing

I would say I have one of the most gratifying jobs. A job that allows me to make a real impact in the lives of children and their...

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Sep 16, 20221 min read

“A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words”

A client recently shared with me this picture of when their child was little, and we were working on teaching him to sit at the table for...

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Feb 2, 20221 min read

Selective Mutism? Extremely shy?

I have had parents seeking help because they are worried that their child is experiencing selective mutism or is extremely shy at school,...

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Jan 31, 20222 min read

Ways To Help Oppositional Defiant Children

Following my previous post about things we should avoid with children who are oppositional, I would like to share in this post helpful...

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Sep 23, 20211 min read

How Can Home-School Consistent Therapy Approach Help Children with Problem Behaviors

Children engages in problem behaviors to avoid tabletop activities. A consistent approach between school and home enhances success.

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Sep 13, 20211 min read

How to Boost Flexible Behavior and Decrease Stereotyped Behavior

Stereotyped behaviors show resistance to change, whereas flexible thinking is the ability to change direction, and handle big emotions.

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Sep 2, 20211 min read

Blowing Bubbles - A teaching Opportunity in Early Intervention

Blowing Bubbles is an easy and fun activity that can be used as a teaching opportunity for building children's communication skills.

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Jun 1, 20212 min read

How to Get Your Child to Play More? and What Does it Have to Do with Compliance?

Parents often consult me regarding children's noncompliance behavior. Teaching compliance can’t be done without teaching children to...

danielaschmeichler

May 1, 20211 min read

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