Be a Part of the Fat Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras) Festivities with these Activities! Tuesday, February 28th is the celebration of Mardi Gras and BHW wants you to join us in celebrating this annual carnival! This day is filled with color, food, music, and celebration! Help your little one enjoy this New Orleans holiday with these
‘Life, Animated’ is up for an Oscar for Best Documentary The 89th Academy Awards are just around the corner and we are thrilled to announce that Life, Animated is nominated for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar! According to the Academy Awards committee, this category is aimed to represent “motion pictures that deal with the creativity of
Celebrate the day of love with these Valentine’s Day activities that will warm your child’s heart! BHW would like to help you and your little ones have the most love-filled day of the year with these Valentine’s Day activities everyone can share! My Chemical Romance: Have a scientific day with this experiment. Show your little one what happens to candy
5 Activities for Super Bowl Weekend for you and Your Little One SuperBowl Sunday is 3 days away! Don’t miss Super Bowl LI where the New England Patriots will play the Atlanta Falcons, in efforts to win the Lombardi Trophy! The game starts at 3:30 PM but before the Patriots battle it out with the
7 Activities to Celebrate Chinese New Year Happy Chinese New Year! The year of the Rooster began on Saturday, January 28th and will last until February 15th, 2017! Want to help your little one celebrate the new year? Check out these 7 activities! Chinese New Year Lanterns: It’s not Chinese New Years without these colorfully
Flying the Skies with Autism-Friendly Airlines Traveling in general can be a timely and stressful experience, especially with a child. From checking in, clearing security, boarding and everything encompassed in traveling by flight can all be very challenging. It only gets more difficult when you have a loved one with autism. Airlines and airports can
Ed Roberts, A Life Dedicated Towards Equality. On December 15th, 2010 the United States House of Representatives declared January 23rd as Ed Roberts Day, in honor of the amazing accomplishments he made for the disabled community. It is because of individuals like him in this community is able to have the rights and resources that
Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us to be Inclusive. Today is a day that’s etched into our minds with memories of what Martin Luther King Jr. stood up for. His inclusive message to bring more people into the mainstream, giving them opportunities they didn’t have before. It is no secret that his work brought change
Taking a Village Approach to Help Families Affected by Autism When it comes to autism, having the ‘It Takes a Village’ mindset can help you and your child learn new skills faster as well as break maladaptive ones. We can often forget that the child is not only affected by this diagnosis but immediate and extended families as
Get you wind pipes ready for Sing, the animated movie. From Illumination, the creators of “Despicable Me”, comes “Sing” a city of animals where a dedicated koala named Buster Moon (Matthew Mcconaughey) is trying to save his once successful broadway theater with a singing competition. Yet what this savvy koala didn’t realize was that the journey
Tips for Back to School After the Winter Break New Year’s has come and gone and the end of winter break is slowly coming to an end. Before you know it, your little one will be going back to school and restarting their regular routine. We all know that the first day back is always the
New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them When it comes to setting New Year’s resolutions, most people make resolutions that are difficult to keep. According to the Huffington Post, only 8% of individuals keep their New Year’s resolutions. With many of them giving up by February. Well this year, BHW is here to help
Your Little Ones Will Love These Sensory Stocking Stuffers! With Christmas only 2 days away, it is time to bring that holiday cheer and stuff all those stockings with trinkets! Well no need to fret on where to find ‘dem perfect sensory stocking stuffers, BHW is here to help! Here are 7 items that your child will
Christmas Sensory Activities for your little ones to enjoy! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Can you believe that Christmas is almost here! Stockings are hung and children are out of school and ready for some Christmas festivities! Not sure how to spread that holiday cheer? Here are 5 Christmas sensory activities you
Don’t forget your 5 Traveling Tips! With winter vacation just around the corner, families are starting to pack their bags to enjoy a well-deserved family vacation! Yet traveling with a child on the autism spectrum can be difficult at times. No worries, BHW is here to help you execute your winter plans with ease. Here
Make the Most of your Holiday Season! The joyous holidays that surround us throughout the last 2 months of the year like Diwali, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and all others can be a bit of a sensory overload for individuals on the autism spectrum. Well not to fret, here are a few tips to
Read to Your Child Everyday and Promote Life Long Learning Who knew that reading your child’s favorite bedtime story every day could lead to their future academic success? Did you know that reading aloud to your child, especially in an engaged manner, promotes literacy and language development? Also, did you know that reading to your
Welcome Winter with some Fun Fall Activities! With winter slowly approaching and the Fall season quickly coming to an end, BHW would like to help you and your loved one(s) enjoy the last blissful moments of Autumn. Here are 5 fall-abulous sensory friendly fall activities that will have you and your kiddo asking for fall to
Malls across America Hosting Santa Programs for Children with Autism Jingle all the way! With Christmas only a month away, Simons Mall and the Noerr Programs Corporations are proud to announce their Sensory-Friendly Santa Program called “Caring Santa”! On Sunday, November 20th and Sunday, December 4th, over 180 malls around the country will open early
The season of giving is upon us and Autism Speaks may give you an iPad! On November 7th, Autism Speaks announced that they will be awarding 685 iPad Airs to individuals with autism that are experiencing financial hardships. The online application process opened to all individuals yesterday and will close this Friday, November 11th at
5 Sensory Activities For You and Your Little Ones This Halloween Weekend The frightful day is drawing near! With Halloween weekend approaching, the thought of what to do with your child before the trick or treating commences becomes the ghostly question of the hour. BHW is here to provide you with a few frightening ideas
Trick or Treat! What You Should Know for a Successful Halloween Trick or Treat! Halloween is just around the corner and all the spooktacular fun is just about to arrive! But what happens when these ghosts and goblins become too much for your little one to handle? Halloween is a past time filled with fun but
Teeth brushing and proper dental care can sometimes be a bit challenging for children on the autism spectrum. Dental health is an important concept and can provide, you and your teeth, a more hearty and healthy lifestyle. Yet this everyday task that you and I might think of as a daily, inconvenient routine is one that can
Achieving Better Sleep for Your Child Can Happen With a Few Simple Steps Has your child been tossing and turning at night? Are they not getting enough sleep or are they waking up in the middle of the night? According to Autism Speaks, sleep problems are very common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Running is in Mike Brannigan’s blood. This September he’ll run for USA. The 2016 Rio Olympics might be over but for some, the games have just begun. Mike aka “Mikey” Brannigan, 19, is one of the fastest runners in the world yet his journey was not a simple one. Mike was diagnosed with autism at
FSU football player, Travis Rudolph, makes sure a boy with autism has someone to sit with at lunch. This Florida State University (FSU) football player is not only capturing the hearts of millions on the football field but also in a Tallahassee Middle School cafeteria. Earlier this week FSU football players visited Tallahassee’s Montford Middle School and
Microsoft is breaking down barriers for people on the Autism Spectrum by implementing new hiring practices. On April 1st 2016 (International Autism Day), Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President, Mary Ellen Smith, came before the representatives of 193 countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and announced Microsoft’s pilot program for hiring people on the
Autism Safety Fair will inform families on best practices and protocols. Autism Society is here to help you and your child stay safe! The Autism Society of Orange County is hosting their annual Autism Safety Fair in efforts to teach families the best protocols in case of an emergency. The Safety Fair is aiming to
Take me out to the ball game. Take me out to the crowd. Take me to Autism Awareness Day at Dodger Stadium! Join Autism Speaks at Dodger Stadium for Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00pm and cheer on your Dodgers as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies! In addition to being in the
A Sensory Friendly All Star Weekend! Batter Up! Here is your opportunity to participate in the world’s largest interactive baseball theme park! Autism Speaks has partnered with Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres in efforts to raise awareness and funds for autism. You and your family can be a part of the MLB All
Life, Animated: The Owen Suskind Story Life, Animated is an independently filmed documentary that shares the story of Owen Suskind, a narrative that was first brought to light by the 2014 book, “Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism.” Owen had been diagnosed with autism at the age of three and remained quiet
Finding Dory Gives a Lesson in Perseverance and Special Needs some High-Profile Exposure. Everyone’s beloved blue tang is back on the big screen 13 years after joining Marlin on a quest to find his missing son. This time however, Dory takes center stage and is not only shedding light on the special needs community but
Sensory Friendly Adventure with Dory Our beloved blue tang fish, Dory, is back on screen this Friday and she is ready to go on an adventure! But going to the movies can be a challenge with a child on the autism spectrum. Not to worry, AMC is here to help! AMC has partnered with Autism
With so much emphasis on developing language, completing schoolwork, and pick up social skills, an often overlooked area is the role sports and physical activity can play in the development of a child with autism. The most widely used behavioral intervention plans (BIP) are known to focus on the reduction of maladaptive behaviors by replacing them
Check Out Our New Restoring Hope Video! In the darkest of places and through the hardest of times hope can be restored, revitalized, renewed. “Hope Is a verb with its shirtsleeves rolled up,” by David Orr, illustrates how hope can be found, even when it seems like all may be lost. When one receives an
Keep Inclusion In Mind On M.L.K. Day January 18th is a day that’s etched well into our minds and memories as Martin Luther King Day. He stands for inclusion and about bringing more people into the mainstream, giving them opportunities. It is no secret that his work brought change into American society, but this begs
Thanksgiving and Autism: Preparation is the key to a happy and successful holiday. There will be many occasions which may be tough for you, as the parent of a child with autism, to go through. Thanksgiving, for instance, involves having to interact with lot of family members, which is something your child may not be
BHW Without Borders Kicks Off its First Leg in its Mission to Make Behavioral Health Services a Reality to Underserved Communities Around the World. BHW Without Borders is a global initiative to combat autism. This disorder knows no boundaries and affects people of all backgrounds. And especially in developing nations where there’s still a stigma associated
Sesame Street Welcomes Julia. The New Muppet with Autism. In an effort to educate young children about autism, Sesame Street launches the “See Amazing in All Children” campaign, with Julia, a muppet who has autism. Julia is the star of her own “digital storybook” called “We’re Amazing, 1,2,3” , which details her strengths and challenges she faces in
September 13 was special for grandparents around the country as the nation celebrated National Grandparent Day. Grandparents are among the most well-loved and popular of all relatives, and being the grandparent to a child with autism should be no less rewarding. Here are some tips on how to enhance your relationship with your grandchild. Get informed – Being a grandparent to
September brings with it a bustle unlike any other – it is time to head back to school. As a parent, one half of you is jubilant at the thought of the extra hours you will now have to yourself when your kids are off at school in the care of their teachers. But the
Teach Your Child Safety Tips As parents or caregivers of children with autism, one of your top concerns is making sure they are safe. Helping keep the child safe in the community and at home are equally important. With a million things on your mind, it can sometimes seem like an uphill battle to cover
The Special Olympics World Games got underway this past weekend at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Michelle Obama kicked off the 2015 Special Olympics World Games with a touching speech, citing her immense pride, love, and inspiration she has for all of the athletes competing in the Special Olympics, and that her feelings were shared by the millions viewing the games
This Sunday, July 26th, is National Parents Day. At BHW, we would like to recognize parents that care for children living with autism. Celebrated annually on the last Sunday of July, National Parents Day was first signed into law in 1994, by President Bill Clinton in recognition and support for the role that parents play in raising children. Parents
Multidisciplinary (810) evaluations are designed to identify developmental delays in children under the age of three. Research supports that early intervention is crucial for individuals with developmental delays. If you are concerned your child is not meeting their developmental milestones, contact your local Regional Center and ask about an evaluation or contact BHW and one of our
Do you want to change the world in a personal and meaningful way? Consider becoming a behavioral analyst. Business Insider recently released a list of top 10 jobs that change the world and contributing as a Behavior Analyst was listed as number 8. Changing the world may seem like a daunting task but real change happens when individuals decide to make small impactful changes
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