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Autism Isn’t What You Think
In this video, Dr. Dana Johnson, PhD, explains Whole Body Apraxia—a brain-body disconnect that affects how kids with autism move, respond, and interact with the world. Does your child struggle to follow directions, stay regulated, or complete simple tasks like...
Reflex Integration for Kids with Autism & Whole Body Apraxia
When we think about how our kids move, communicate, and learn, it’s easy to focus on what we can see—like walking, writing, or speaking. But underneath all of those skills is a hidden foundation that starts developing before a baby can even roll over. This...
Presuming Competence in Autism
Presuming Competence and the Least Dangerous Assumption Why Every Parent Should Believe in Their Child’s Potential When it comes to children with autism or other disabilities, one of the most powerful things we can do is presume competence—to believe that they can...
Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know
Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know If your child struggles with big emotions, sudden meltdowns, or seems to go from calm to overwhelmed in seconds—you’re not alone. Many children with autism or motor differences have a hard time staying...
Why Exercise Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia
Why Movement Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia If your child has whole-body apraxia or autism, you’ve probably seen how hard it can be for them to move the way they want. They may want to stand up, grab a toy, or walk across the room—but their body...
The Truth About Autism: A Parent’s Guide
The Truth About Autism That They Don’t Teach You When most people think about autism, they often focus on the social and behavioral aspects—communication delays, social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and sensory challenges. While these traits are undeniably a...
Autism Therapies and Motor Impairment: What Parents Need to Know
Autism Therapies and Motor Impairment: What Parents Need to Know If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you’ve likely been introduced to a wide variety of therapies—speech therapy, occupational therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and maybe even...
Motor Impairments in Autism: Why Movement Matters
Understanding Motor Impairments in Autism: What Parents Need to Know When we think about autism, we often focus on social communication, behavior, or language challenges. But there’s another major piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: motor planning...
My Child Can Talk — Why Would They Need the Spellers Method?
One of the most common questions I hear from parents is: "Why would my child need the Spellers Method if they can already talk?" This is especially common among parents of children with unreliable speech—those who can speak but often struggle with expressing...
How Spellers Method Stands Out from Other Spelling Methods
How Is Spellers Method Different From Other Spelling Methods? One of the most frequent questions I receive is: How is Spellers Method different from the other spelling-based communication methods out there? It's a great question—especially since Spellers Method is...