Age-Appropriate Music for Children with Autism
Why age-fit music matters for autistic kids, and Orchid's favorite Caspar Babypants tracks when nursery rhymes have worn everyone out.
Jan 2, 2024 · 1 min read
Autism and ABA Resources for Families
Autism and ABA resources from the Orchid Academy team: guides on diagnosis, IEPs, insurance, therapy hours, and everyday parenting for Washington families.
Autism and the Holidays: A Guide to Family Gatherings
Plan holiday gatherings for an autistic child: preview the day, quiet space, headphones, flexible exits, and what to tell relatives ahead of time.
Dec 3, 2024 · 2 min read
Behavioral Momentum: How to Ease Into a Hard Request
Behavioral momentum: start with easy requests your child will do, then ask for the harder one. How to use it at home, store, and transitions.
Sep 14, 2024 · 3 min read
Books for Children with Autism: Our Winter Reading List
Five books we're reading with learners this winter, what makes a book work for autistic children, and how to use them at home.
Dec 5, 2024 · 3 min read
Embracing Community Support After an Autism Diagnosis
Where to find community support after an autism diagnosis in Washington State, plus how to use online parent groups without getting overwhelmed.
Feb 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Holiday Travel Tips for Families with an Autistic Child
Holiday travel with an autistic child: visual schedules, practice flights, familiar foods, off-peak timing, and airport security prep.
Nov 30, 2024 · 3 min read
In-Academy vs. In-Home ABA Therapy: How to Choose
In-clinic versus in-home ABA therapy: how the settings differ, what each does well, and how to decide which fits your child.
Oct 5, 2024 · 3 min read
Maple Street After the Flood: Rebuild, Redesign, New Layout
How Maple Street recovered from the flood: temporary setup, the redesign for older learners, and what the new layout looks like now.
Mar 7, 2024 · 2 min read
Preparing a Child with Autism for the Dentist
How to prepare an autistic child for the dentist: desensitization visits, visual schedules, practice kits, and partnering with your BCBA and dental team.
Dec 29, 2024 · 2 min read
Questions to Ask a New ABA Provider
Questions to ask an ABA provider before you sign on: approach, similar cases, progress data, parent training, behavior practices, and who owns the company.
Dec 27, 2024 · 2 min read
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Decorating Guide
Decorate for the holidays without overwhelming a sensory-sensitive child: soft lights, gradual setup, choices, quiet space, and safe materials.
Nov 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Teaching Children Gratitude: Why It Matters
Why teaching children gratitude is part of how we work at Orchid, how our Thankful 30 leaf wall works, and what the research shows.
Nov 6, 2024 · 2 min read
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