Healthy Development

Every Win Counts | Celebration Tips
Just because things aren’t happening according to the milestone table doesn’t mean there aren’t achievements worth celebrating. Here are some tips for noticing (and communicating) the quiet wins.

Behavior | Tips for Responding with Curiosity
Have you heard the phrase, “behavior is communication”? Check out these tips for how to your child’s behavioral challenges like a detective. What do they need right now?

Let Them Help | Tips for Gaining Cooperation
Support cooperation with your child — and better behavior — by building routines with your child.

Helpful Home Strategies for Early Learning
Learn how to boost literacy, math, and social-emotional skills using everyday activities at home—no expensive curriculum or flashcards required.

Play for All Play Skills
Learn how play-based learning supports development, fosters inclusion, and builds lifelong skills for all children—especially those with disabilities.

Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
Learn family-friendly strategies from UCSD’s Dr. Dawn Eichen on healthy eating, picky eating, and weight management—including tailored tips for children with autism.

Neurodiversity in Children’s Literature
Children’s author Sally J. Pla shares empowering books that center autistic and neurodivergent kids, plus tips for choosing inclusive, authentic stories.

Tackling sleep issues
Tired of bedtime battles? This video shares simple, realistic sleep strategies for families of children with disabilities—because better sleep helps everyone.





