How do I make my home environment a happy, safe place for my child?

I am a working mother of 4 and my 5-year-old son has ASD. I find that when I get home from work, I walk into a very stressful and tense environment. ...

How can I help my child make friends?

My son is 8 years old, and I feel that he is lacking social skills. He loves to hang out with his friends, but sometimes it seems like he just does...

How can I foster the development of early reading skills in my young children?

I know how important reading skills are to my child's success in school and in life. Is there anything I as a parent can do to support the development...

How do I deal with an intensely emotional child, while juggling daily duties?

Question: I’m a mother of a large family including a child with intense emotions. This child often overacts and throws tantrums that are out of prop...

Will my child ever be perceived as “normal”?

This is a question that is asked by many caregivers in one form or another. Even if a parent has not actually expressed to a therapist, they are most ...

How do I get my child to initate and engage in conversation?

Question: My son is a smart boy. He does well in school. He knows the answers to the weekly questions. However, socially he is shy and reserved. Durin...