by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Jun 4, 2019 | Parenting
As summer approaches, many families look forward to a family vacation where they can escape from the relentless demands of the school year. Sadly, the jarring disconnect between expectations and the reality of traveling with kids leaves many parents wishing they had...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | May 6, 2019 | Parenting
Occasionally I ask friends, colleagues, and clients if they would be willing to share their perspectives on my blog. Dr. Donna Henderson is both wise and compassionate, and I am delighted that she’s agreed to allow us to share this piece she wrote. It’s...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Jun 2, 2016 | Special Needs Care Navigation
This post was originally published on Parenting ADHD & Autism on March 28th, 2016. When you thought about having children, what were your dreams for your child? Happiness? Success? Financial security? A close circle of friends? A job they love? Did you want to...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | May 26, 2015 | Special Needs Care Navigation
In The Many Meanings of “No”, you learned that “No!” doesn’t always mean No. Sometimes “No!” means I’m confused! How can you help your child if he or she doesn’t understand what you want? Below I describe three...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | May 25, 2015 | Special Needs Care Navigation
“NO!” It’s a natural response. You ask your child to do something, and they respond with defiance. How do you respond? “I said….”? “You’d better….”? “If you don’t, I’ll have...
