John Medina’s Brain Rules looks at 12 “rules” about our brains and how our brains function. The purpose of the rules is to understand how we learn and to help us learn better. Medina’s Rule #12 is about exploration. He...
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The Dangers of Cold Weather Wandering
It’s that time of year again. The time when the temperature drops down and stays there for months on end. It’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year for wandering, with many more hazards than other times...
How to Detect a Special Needs Diagnosis Early
Many cognitive or physical developmental disorders begin showing signs and symptoms very early in a child’s life, even as young as 6 months old. In fact, many pediatricians urge screening between the ages of 18 months and 30 months. Why...
Is Your Child Prone to Wandering?
Wandering is a common problem with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders, or ASDs. Sadly, many parents of ASD children aren’t told about this tendency, despite 49% of ASD children engaging in wandering behavior. Read on for more about wandering,...
Realities of Wandering
Make Your Home a Safe Haven
For most people, home is a safe haven. But for parents of a special needs child, your home can feel like a danger zone, with potential hazards around every corner. Parents with children take all kinds of precautions to keep...