Creating a Sensory-Friendly Environment
It is well-known that children with autism benefit from having environments that meet their sensory needs. However, creating friendly sensory environments can be beneficial for a variety of people across many locations. Workplaces, school settings and home...
Difficulty in Accessing Services after High School Graduation for Those with ASD
While they’re in school, people on the autism spectrum usually receive at least some of the services that they need. However, there’s this sort of “cliff” of services after high school graduation. Once people on the spectrum graduate from high school, the number of...
Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Your Child
Children act just like soft clay; we can mold them in any form according to the environment, love, the affection they receive, and things they are taught. Apart from physical well-being, the emotional strength and emotional well-being of children are essential as...
How to Build an Organization That Lasts
The global business climate is arguably more dynamic and volatile today than it has been at any other time in history. Think of the famous quote by the American scholar and organizational consultant Warren G. Bennis: “In life, change is inevitable. In business, change...
Practicing Compassionate Leadership
Being compassionate is one of the most vital traits that any leader can possess. Now more than ever, people want compassion and understanding from the people they work for and with. The last year has been incredibly trying for most people; having empathy for...
10 Common Mistakes That Leaders Make
Being a leader comes with a myriad of responsibilities. Indeed, as they are the ones in charge of managing an entire team on their own, leaders are usually held to high expectations and expected to set a good example. However, No one is perfect and even experienced...
How to Promote Innovation
Ways to Encourage Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace The foundation of a successful company is team innovation. It is what aids the company in growing and what distinguishes it from its competition. That being said, it takes a lot of effort from...
How to Make a Positive Impact as a Leader
Creating a positive impact as a leader can improve outcomes and motivate employees. A positive environment helps people look forward to getting the job done and being a part of a team. Leaders set the tone for the environment, but here are some ways any leader can...
Requiring Disability Training for Doctors
People with disabilities and their advocates have spent years pushing for a requirement that medical schools begin to specifically train students on treating people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It may come as a surprise, however, there is...
Understanding How Diversity and Inclusion are Different
It is very common for people to mistakenly believe that diversity equates to inclusivity when in fact, the two are not synonymous. Inclusion centers on people feeling valued, accepted, and respected while diversity involves a number of different characteristics, such...