As a parent, navigating services for your child can feel overwhelming. You may be working with multiple professionals; teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral providers and trying to make sense of how it all fits together. The truth is, the most meaningful progress often happens...
Spring break can feel like a big shift, especially if you’re a working parent trying to balance your job and your child being home from school. Without the structure of the school day, many families across Santa Cruz County, Aptos, Capitola, and Soquel start to...
If you’ve found yourself Googling “Why is my 7-year-old so defiant?” or “How do I get my child to listen without yelling?” You are not alone. In fact, I may have written this blog as much for myself as for you. I also have a...
If you’re asking this question, you’ve probably noticed something that doesn’t quite fit. Maybe your child: Struggles to focus or follow directions Has intense meltdowns or emotional reactions Avoids social interaction or seems socially overwhelmed Is constantly moving and impulsive Has strong sensory sensitivities (noise,...