A Peek into the World of Sensory Integration

Posted by Nicole, Occupational Therapist

Learning the language of Sensory Integration can be an overwhelming task without previous knowledge of what sensory processing actually means. As an Occupational Therapist who provides treatment to children recently diagnosed with Autism and PDD who also have sensory processing deficits; I receive lots of feedback from parents having trouble understanding what Sensory Integration and what the different terms mean.

ABA Drill Sergeants: ABOUT FACE...

...and keep on marching!

Posted by: Natalie, Special Educator

Out of our wonderfully assembled team of brilliant, hardworking women dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs and their families, I believe I am the newest one to the field. I dabbled in high school history, elementary school math, and middle school ELA. But then, I stumbled across this science called ABA in my graduate program at Teachers College, Columbia University and hit the ground running! Never having been more passionate about anything else in my entire life, I've dedicated myself to trying to be the best teacher, behavior therapist, and play buddy for all of the students I have had the honor to work with.

Not All Therapists Are Created Equal

Posted by Ashley, Special Educator

This seems to be a regular topic of conversation with many of the families we work with.  I cannot begin to count the number of parents who have expressed dissatisfaction with one or more of their child’s home-based therapists (e.g. ABA, Special Instruction, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy).  In many cases, parents come to us explaining that they feel that something is not quite right, but also doubt their feelings and intuition.  Some parents feel confident in their instincts, but feel unsure of what to do next.  Especially in the field of Early Intervention, when families are just beginning to navigate this overwhelming world of special education, many parents do not feel that they have the knowledge or experience necessary to evaluate a therapist’s skills.  I hope the information provided here will offer guidance to any parents who find themselves in this situation.