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Hitting or biting can take the place of using words to express needs and wants, particularly for children with autism. Here, two experts from A&C Behavioral Solutions in Livonia offer advice for improving behaviors.
From the youngest ages, students at Cranbrook Schools' Brookside Lower School in Bloomfield Hills blend science, technology, engineering, art and math with a college-prep elementary curriculum to grow critical thinkers for tomorrow's world.
This 15-year early childhood expert supports teachers and staff daily to ensure the best possible education for their young students.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released groundbreaking new autism guidelines. Pediatricians are now urged to provide a clinical diagnosis, which results in early intervention and better outcomes for kids. Here, the experts at Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center weigh in on what it means for families.
Venturing outside of the classroom to volunteer and explore offers big benefits to students at the Detroit Waldorf School. Here, sixth grade teacher Linda Williams discusses how this approach helps build academic outcomes.
This college-preparatory high school, located in West Bloomfield, boasts a variety of immersive opportunities that allow students to pursue their passions.
Discover how Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy in Pontiac has been shaping young scholars for a quarter century.
Helen Attar, M.A., BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director at Gateway Pediatric Therapy's Livonia clinic, shares advice for parents of extremely selective eaters.
A local mental health professional explains this often-misunderstood diagnosis.
Amy Hengstebeck, OTRL, from Kaufman Children's Center, offers advice for families.
