Connecticut Children's Blog

Resilience is the ability to overcome serious stress or difficulty, and bounce back stronger than ever. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience, and how to help your child be resilient.  We hear it all the time: Kids are resilient. But what does that mean, and why does it matter so […]

By: Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP, CCRP Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a tough time adjusting to change – so they’ll need additional guidance and support to succeed in school during COVID-19. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP shares tips. Create a visual calendar for your child’s school schedule (especially for hybrid […]

By: Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP, CCRP As the new school year rapidly approaches, families are gearing up for changes in schedules, procedures, and rules. If your child has special needs, you may want to reach out to their teaching team for extra support helping them adjust. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP, shares […]

The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic is hard for everyone. Core routines have been disrupted, household stress may be at a high, and information seems to change overnight. For individuals on the autism spectrum – who usually do best with predictable routines and concrete information – this time may be especially stressful. Pediatric psychologist Amy […]

Resilience is the ability to overcome serious stress or difficulty, and bounce back stronger than ever. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience, and how to help your child be resilient during the coronavirus pandemic. Routines and stability help kids get through stressful times. But life is unpredictable – especially in […]

Resilience is the ability to overcome serious stress or difficulty, and bounce back stronger than ever. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience. Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves […]

By: Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC, and Robert D. Keder, MD Educating children at home is a challenge for most parents. It can be even more overwhelming for parents of children with special needs, who are navigating distance learning without the supports their child typically receives in a school setting. Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, a speech and language […]