

Sensory Strategies to Use at Home
The words sensory processing, sensory integration and sensory seeking get thrown around a lot these days, but what does it all mean?...


Trick-or-Treat?
Halloween is coming up fast, and it is one of my absolute favorite holidays! Maybe it is my creative nature, but I love decorating the...


Parents in Practice: Do's and Don'ts
This week, I was inspired by a podcast the Autism Science Foundation released on the role of parents in interventions and therapies. As I...


Music Therapy or Music Education?
This past week, one of my clients asked me what the difference between Music Therapy and music class was. As a board certified music therapist AND certified music educator, this is one of my favorite questions to answer! Last week I talked all about music therapy; where it came from, who it helps, the works! Though the concept of music therapy is becoming more understood, some people still have trouble discerning what makes a music therapist and a music teacher different.


What is Music Therapy?
It is Music Therapy week here in Illinois, so I figured it is the perfect time to talk about music therapy and all of the goals it can be...


5 Things I Wish Every Client Knew
The start of a new school year often means many new clients, bringing new excitement and new challenges. As I get to know these children...


Recipe Roundup: Back to School Edition
August is absolutely flying by, and most schools have already started here in Chicago! If you missed my previous back to school posts,...


Gadgets and Gear for the New School Year
We are one week closer to school starting, and that means getting your child ready with all the latest gadgets and gizmos to make them...


Back to School: Easing the Transition for Children with ASD
It is August already, and you know what that means… back to school! Going back to school can bring a lot of mixed emotions for children...


Gotta Catch 'Em All: Using Pokémon to Work on Social/Emotional Skills in ASD
I am an adult woman who, in full disclosure, has no interest in playing video games. But I am ADDICTED to Pokémon Go! In my house, we...





































