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Tips for Parents of Special Need Children
This August, many children with Special Needs will be walking down the hall for the first time. For parents of these children, this can be overwhelming as well as exciting. Here are three steps to help parents of Special Need Children prepare for the first day of...
What I Wish People Knew I Did As A Career
When I tell people what it is I do as a career, I get one of three responses. A typical conversation with me goes like this: Hi, My name is Taveesha Guyton, and I am a Social Worker who works with the Intellectual Disabled and Autistic Population. The first response I...
Houston, We Have A Problem
In this world, creeps, jerks, and butt heads are everywhere, and in the world of individuals with disabilities, idiots are plentiful. It is a fact that persons with disabilities, children and the elderly are more likely to be abused, neglected and exploited. We live...
Guardian Advocacy.. What Parents Need To Know
With graduation season upon us, parents are face to face with the reality their child is no longer a baby, but a bonafide adult. It is these facts which make parents aware of the responsibilities that come with being an adult. Being an adult comes with its challenges,...
Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs
The Summer is right around the corner. Any ideas on what to do with the little ones this Summer? What about Summer Camp. Finding the right match for your child can be a daunting task, but here are some import things to consider when looking for a camp for the Summer....
Spring Break is gone,but Summer is around the Corner.
What did you do for Spring Break? Nothing fun, fresh or exciting well, I can honestly say, my spring break was better than yours and let me tell you why. I volunteered at Autism Spectrum The camp hosted by The South Pinellas Autism Project. The Day camp location is...
Can Early Intervention help your child?
Times have changed since I was a young child. I remember being dropped off at grandmother's house and sitting and watching Black and White movies of The Three Stooges on a floor model television in the living room. I remember watching the Price is Right and clapping...
Spring Fling
I recently attended a Father- Daughter/ Mother- Son Dance presented by Amazing Kidz Therapy, PLLC. The fundraiser event was to raise money for The Autism Speaks Walk. The children that were in attendance ranged from grades K- 5. The children dressed in their Sunday...
Are You Afraid of Your Child Becoming An Adult?
"So what happens when my child turns 18?" "Can you explain guardianship?" As a Social Worker who works primarily with the Intellectual Disabled and Autistic population, I get asked this question on a daily basis. Here is the dilemma, when an individual who is...
How To Make Friends
I have always wanted to teach social skills. I often imagine children using manners, saying, "Please, and Thank You," and showing them to be friends. To have a friend; you must be a friend first. As I continue working with the Intellectually Disabled and Autistic...
Care for the caregiver
Being a caregiver is hard. The scheduling of medical, dental, school and after school activities. Let us not forget meal prep and clean up followed by the constant cleaning after little people who leave toys, and food everywhere. Yes, being a caregiver is...
Social Work and Autism
I am a Social Work professional whose expertise is working with the Intellectually Disabled and Autistic Population. I love my job. My sole job is to provide resources, education, and advocacy for this steady growing population. Autism affects one in 68 births(CDC,...
Back to school
As the new school year approaches, I am reminded of a saying my mother used to say; "You ain't got to leave, but you ain't staying here." Now, I know some parents are relieved their little ankle biters will have some meaningful daily activity, but for some parents,...
How to survive your first professional conference
July 13- 17, I was an attendee of the Autism Society National Conference held in the beautiful city of New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a Social Worker who specializes in working with the Intellectually Disabled and Autistic Community. When the opportunity arose for me...