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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 […]

Compassionate Care

Guest blog contributed by Ashley Musial, M.Ed, BCBA, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst at ChildFirst Behavior Therapy. Watch the recorded webinar of her discussion with C.I.T.Y. of Support via our on-demand learning portal. If […]

An Individualized Approach to Celebrating the Holidays

Guest blog contributed by Marissa Bennett, MSEd., BCBA, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst at Marissa Bennett Consulting. It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! It is this time of year […]

Guardianship and Powers of Attorney

Guest blog contributed by Kate Devine Schye, Associate Attorney, at Clancy & Associates, Ltd. When your child with special needs turns 18, he or she legally becomes an adult who can make […]

Insurance Help!

Guest blog contributed by a panel of experts in the area of insurance. If you are interested in watching the presentation/discussion that compliments this blog post, please visit C.I.T.Y. of […]

7 Areas of Executive Functioning & How They Help Me Stay Regulated

Guest blog contributed by Julia Mahowald, Founder & CEO of JAM Teaching and Consulting, National Board CertifiedTeacher M. Ed., Learning Behavior Specialist M. Ed., Reading Specialist Orton-Gillingham Trained, IMSE Executive functioning […]

Physical Therapy Creates Lifelong Healthy Habits

Guest blog contributed by Jennie Marble, MA CCC-SLP, Director of Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago. Many children with developmental delays and disabilities have trouble with coordination, strength, and muscle tone. JCFS […]

Music Therapy 101

Guest Blog Contributed By: Alyssa Stone, MT-BC, NMT from Dynamic Lynks  Music Therapy week just passed here in Illinois, and we know many families are curious how music therapy can benefit […]

What to Do During a Tantrum? The Brain Science Behind Your Child’s Behavior

Guest Blog Contributed By: Cori Hork, LCSW, social worker and M. Angelica Barraza, OTR/L, occupational therapist at Kidnectivity. If you are interested in watching the presentation/discussion that compliments this blog post, […]

Is it Sensory or Is it Behavior?

I See Your Frustration and I’m Here For You. Guest Blog Contributed By: Dr. Angie Harisiadis, OTD, OTR/L Owner and Executive Director of In2Great! Therapy and Dr. Melissa Donegan, OTD, OTR/L, Director of […]