For Asperger’s/autistic students, recess can be a time of great frustration or loneliness due to lack of structure. Ask the teacher to assist in the involvement of unstructured social games others are playing. A good teacher can both encourage an Asperger’s/autistic student to join a group and encourage the others to welcome a special needs student to play also.

Recess and other unstructured times in the day are when Asperger’s and autistic students can get into the most trouble.

A simple strategy to unspoil a child is to give and do less. Only by not getting do children learn gratitude. Only by waiting does one learn patience.

Video games can provide occasions for adults and children to play together. Playing them with your kids can be a great way to bond with them.

Video games can help kids with fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and spatial skills.

Video game playing can be used as a reward for completing homework.

Poor posture can be a major warning sign that your child may have scoliosis.

Injuries such as falling off a bike or birth trauma can misalign vertebrae. Scoliosis can develop and get worse over time. Have your kids checked yearly.

Check your kids for scoliosis. Look for uneven shoulders, one hand longer than the other, uneven waistline, or a protruding shoulder blade. If you notice any of these, get your child to a doctor as soon as possible. The younger you diagnose scoliosis, the easier it is to treat!!