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Month: November 2019

Your Words Matter

November 26, 2019May 30, 2021 Amy Nielsen

Amy shares how important it is to keep the words you say about your child as positive as possible.Continue reading Your Words Matter →

Pod 18: How Forward-Thinking Can Impact Your Mindset

November 20, 2019May 31, 2021 Amy Nielsen

Amy shares how when you have a child with a developmental disability such as ADHD or autism forward-thinking can help you have a more positive mindset.Continue reading Pod 18: How Forward-Thinking Can Impact Your Mindset →

What To Do “After” a Meltdown

November 12, 2019October 6, 2021 Amy Nielsen1 Comment

For most families who have children with autism, meltdowns are a part of life. Often triggered by communication difficulties, overwhelming sensory input, changes in routine, or anxiety, meltdowns are not the same thing as tantrums.

Preparing Children with Autism for the Holidays

November 2, 2019July 7, 2020 Amy Nielsen

Amy shares how she prepares her son who has ADHD and Autism for the Holidays by year-round exposure.Continue reading Preparing Children with Autism for the Holidays →

Pod 17: Why I Wrote the Book “It Takes a Village” and How It Can Help You

November 1, 2019May 29, 2021 Amy Nielsen

In this episode, I share what inspired me to write the book “It Takes a Village: Get Your Hands Dirty and Builds Yours From the Ground Up” and how my book can help you.Continue reading Pod 17: Why I Wrote the Book “It Takes a Village” and How It Can Help You →

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