How Much Screen Time Should My Special Needs Child Have?
We have a lot of parents who have come to us lately with significant concerns about managing screen time. Before The Pandemic For most people, the norm has changed. I remember that, back prior to the pandemic, parents actually monitored and limited...
Virtual Learning Tips For Special Needs Kids
Let’s talk about computers, and Zoom, and virtual learning for our kids! Before March, I was really inept at virtual meetings and setting up telehealth appointments. Now I’m really good at it! I even enjoy making PowerPoints! Screen Fatigue That being...
Back to School Tips During COVID-19 For Special Needs Kids
The Question of the Day is: Should my child return to school virtually, or live? What's Best For Your Family? I don’t have the answer to that question! I think the answer is going to be individual, based on your family—your child and their needs, and their...
Transition to Adulthood Checklist For Special Needs Kids
It’s time for a check-in: How are your young adults doing? Here at Cutting Edge, we are still seeing kids of all ages, including young adults. If your child has just graduated, or if they’re approaching their junior or senior year, or if you’re planning for...
How To Explain Wearing a Mask To Special Needs Kids
I know there are a lot of new mandates going out right now, so I wanted to talk to you specifically about masks—why masks are important, and what the new rules are. At our Mansfield office, it was the case that all staff members were wearing masks in treatment....
Should My Special Needs Attend School In Person or Online?
Many people are asking us about school. School starts soon, but what will it look like? This is a big question, and I know that what I see now may look totally different in two weeks’ time based on how many cases of Covid-19 there are in the area. Many of the...
Summer Vacation Ideas During COVID-19
Let’s talk about Summer Vacation, in our “new normal!” We’ve been finding that many of our families are here more this summer. They’re taking less vacation time. When they do take vacation time, they’re taking it differently. Head To The Lake or Cabin...
Online Tools To Help Special Needs Kids Improve Social Skills
Today, we want to talk a little bit about how we’re addressing social and pragmatic skills during this pandemic. Social Interaction Currently First of all, it’s important for us to talk to our kids about how the rules are a little bit different right...
Summertime Tips During COVID-19 For Kids With Special Needs
I thought I’d share with you some tips for the summer. But of course, this is an interesting summer! We have a “new normal” now and we have to take that into account. Here are my best tips for this strange summer: 1. Stay on a schedule. Parents, you have...