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Recognizing and Celebrating  Success In Neurodivergent Kids

Guest blog contributed by: Jori Brick LCSW, a psychotherapist working with kids, adolescents, and parents at Augustyn Family Services, a private practice located in the Ravenswood/North Center area. Join Jori as […]

What You Don’t Know, You Don’t Know!

Informed. Empowered. Supported. Guest blog contributed by: Dr. Stephanie Daly, an experienced educational leader, parent ally, and co-founder of Supported Futures. I come to this work not only as a student […]

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Facts vs. Myths

Guest blog contributed by: Laura Zimmerman,  Marketing and Events Directorand Lauren Pridgeon, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and Strategic Development Coordinator with Motivated Learners. When it comes to Applied Behavior Analysis […]

How to Collaborate Effectively with Your Child’s IEP Team

Guest blog contributed by: Kate Lakowski, NCSP School Psychologist/Educational Consultant with Education Empowerment Partners, PLLC. Watch the recorded webinar of her discussion with C.I.T.Y. of Support via our on-demand learning portal. […]

The Importance of Therapeutic Preschool

Guest blog contributed by: In2Great! Pediatric Therapy. Watch the recorded webinar of their discussion with C.I.T.Y. of Support via our on-demand learning portal. In the early years of a child’s life, the […]

Why Executive Functions Matter for Social Skill Building

Guest blog contributed by: Alyssa Stone, MT-BC, NMT, Music Therapist,Clinical Director, Owner, and Founder of Dynamic Lynks Executive functioning is a buzzword you often hear in the current age of pediatric […]

What Do I Say? Things to Bring Up or Discuss at your Child’s Parent Conference

Guest blog contributed by Laura Angelus, Special Education Teacher in District 25 So the school year has started and hopefully things are falling into place for everyone! You might have met […]

What it Means to be Neurodiversity Affirming

Guest Blog contributed by Erin Vollmer, Speech Language Pathologist and Co-Founder of TherapyWorks. Watch the recorded webinar of their discussion with C.I.T.Y. of Support via our on-demand learning portal. “When […]

Dream or Nightmare? Choices in Child care

Guest blog contributed by Agnieszka Moroni, MOTR/L, Occupational Therapist and TOTS Director & Founder. Watch the recorded webinar of her discussion with C.I.T.Y. of Support via our on-demand learning portal. The world of parenting […]

Assent: Teaching Our Children Their Communication Has Power

Guest blog contributed by Alana Claxton, MA, BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst), Clinical Director at Marissa Bennett Consulting. Watch the recorded webinar of her discussion with C.I.T.Y. of Support via our on-demand […]