by Dan DeMarle | Jan 23, 2024 | Parenting, Parenting, Recommended Reading
An Excellent book and highly recommended.: “But if we’re constantly sending kids the signal that their needs are the most important, that they are the center of our emotional universe, that their needs are more important than the needs of the family as a whole—that’s...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 23, 2022 | Cerebral Palsy, Orthopedic Impairment, Recommended Movies, Uncategorized
Disney is set to film a new movie about a girl with cerebral palsy who’s nonverbal Disney Making Movie Centering On Girl Who’s Nonverbaland uses a wheelchair and her experience out an inclusive education. The movie, which will stream on Disney+, is an adaptation of...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 7, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Parenting, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading
Genuine and joyful family connections click when children are able to share their interests and “call the shots.” Here, learn how to make the most of child-led time, and how to gently encourage your child, tween, or teen to want to spend time with you. Leave with...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 23, 2020 | Autism, Autism, Recommended Movies
The Station Agent (2003) Many children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism/Asperger Syndrome) present with specific or restricted areas of interest (for example trains). This delightful movie is the story of a young man, named Finbar...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 8, 2020 | Autism, Autism, Recommended Movies
In the movie, Adam, a lonely man with Asperger’s Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth. This is one of my favorite movies dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It clearly captures many of the difficulties that high functioning...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 5, 2020 | Gifted and Talented, Gifted and Talented, Recommended Movies
Little Man Tate (1991). This engaging movie starring Jodie Foster, Diane Wiest tells the story of a gifted 7-year-old boy living with his single mother. The movie, although overly dramatic at times (it is a movie), is a good introduction to giftedness, and to how some...
