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Empowering Families Through Caregiver-Led Interventions

In an article for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, details the positive effects of caregiver-led interventions. Dr. Samelson writes how parents can incorporate strategies into daily routines to support their child’s development, build confidence and find tailored solutions – all while preserving quality family time.

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What To Know About Autism In Children

U.S. News and World Report featured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, in an article about the early signs of autism in children. Dr. Samelson emphasizes how prioritizing a child’s wellbeing is important in treatment and suggests reducing therapy hours by integrating intervention practices into daily routines to support the child’s development at home.

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Interventions to Help Children Trouble Sleeping

In an article for Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Dr. Doreen Samelson writes about the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep routine for children with disabilities. She suggests using tools like visual schedules and transition prompts when preparing them.

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Sleep Issues in Children with Disabilities

In Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, shared insights on managing sleep disturbances in children with disabilities, specifically parasomnias like sleepwalking and bedwetting. She writes about the differences between night terrors and nightmares along with practical solutions for families facing sleep challenges.

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