Elizabeth's Journey Sensory-Friendly Holiday Tips: Food, Events & Sleep Routines That Stick Holiday tips help me every year, because the holiday time can hit us out of the blue. One minute it is summertime, and the next we are seeing Christmas trees.… November 2, 2025 Elizabeth's Journey A Parent's Perspective Helping Kids Cope When Missing Loved Ones at the Holiday Table I used to think the holidays were a time to focus on the now—have fun however that looks, make our memories, and keep going even when we’re missing loved ones.… November 1, 2025 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Back-to-School Tips Special Needs (Stress-Free Strategies) Back-to-School Tips Special Needs (Stress-Free Strategies) | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › Elizabeth’s Journey › Back-to-School Tips for Special Needs Families Elizabeth’s Journey Back-to-School Tips Special Needs (Stress-Free Strategies) September… September 5, 2025 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective A Parent’s Perspective: Summer Planning Quick answer: The best way to start summer planning is to plan as best you can. Research camps and activities, vet them by phone, visit in person, share your child’s… June 6, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Being the Expert on Your Child- Anticipating Emotions and Planning for that Quick answer: When multiple changes hit at once, I try to (1) keep her schedule to a degree, (2) keep talking and communicating, and (3) anticipate emotions, including delayed reactions.… June 6, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Accepting Change and Embracing Growth Together: When Your Child’s Interests Shift Quick answer: Special needs interest shifts can be normal for a child with special needs to love something for a season, then like it less later. It can be normal… May 6, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Transition from School to Summer: A Parent’s Perspective Quick answer: To navigate the transition from school to summer, talk with the school team about summer focus areas, share the plan with private therapists, schedule therapies early, tuck “work”… May 6, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective A Parent’s Perspective: Navigating the Therapy World A Parent’s Perspective: Navigating the Therapy World | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › Elizabeth’s Journey › Navigating the Therapy World Elizabeth’s Journey A Parent’s Perspective: Navigating the Therapy World Navigating… April 8, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Avoiding Backsliding: The Active Effort of Practicing Good Habits Quick answer: When routines change, even strong skills can “backslide.” Practicing good habits helps us most. I STOP, pause my cues, and remember Elizabeth can do it and knows she… March 4, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › Elizabeth’s Journey › Feeding & Mealtime Elizabeth’s Journey A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding… March 4, 2024 A Parent's Perspective