Behaviour

tantrum free transitions
Tips And Tools For Tantrum-Free Transitions

Transitions are hard for many kids. Simply ending one activity and beginning a new one can trigger meltdowns. Are you pulling your hair out because Timmy always cries and shrieks...

10 11 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
positive reinforcement
The Power Of Positive Reinforcement

Think about the times you’ve been honoured for your contributions at work, gushed over for cooking a delicious meal or high-fived for rocking it at karaoke. Likely, the recognition made...

31 10 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
Halloween
4 Ways To Make Halloween Less Scary For Kids With Autism

When you have autism, there’s a lot more than ghosts and goblins that make Halloween unnerving. The sounds, lights, crowds, crazy costumes and transitions, such as during trick-or-treating, can be...

15 10 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
NEW! Online ABA Courses – Designed for Parents

Get the practical solutions to help your child with autism thrive without the stress and overwhelm! It feels overwhelming. Raising a child with autism is like being on a journey...

15 09 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
Technology – Love It or Hate It?

Before I had kids, I swore that my children wouldn’t be raised on television and media and I would never use technology as a babysitter.  I imagined that we would...

15 06 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
behaviour
How to Promote Meaningful Behaviour Change

The first step to changing behaviour is ATTENTION to POSITIVE behaviour - so get started today and increase your repertoire of positive praise! Here's a great tip from educator, Micheal...

15 05 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
nagging and negotiating
Nagging and Negotiating Stop Here!

Nagging and negotiating.... That's all I hear from my child these days.  How do I make this stop??? Click here for an amazing blog that answers just that question.  ...

15 04 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
COVID-19
Getting you Through COVID-19

Are you Stuck at Home With Nothing to Do During COVID-19 Crisis? Are you kids driving you crazy?  Are COVID-19 precautions taking over your life? Do you need truly need...

18 03 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
diagnosis
Help! My child received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Just received a diagnosis?  Feel lost and confused?  Autism Speaks has a 100-day tool kit that is available for free for parents. http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/100-day-kit 100 Day Kit Includes: a)      Autism diagnosis,...

16 03 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
developmental milestones
What are Developmental Milestones?

Developmental milestones is a term that is used often by professionals.  However, what does it really mean?  What is developmentally appropriate for children of this age vs. that age? Here...

14 02 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix