A few weeks ago, I was working with a little boy during a session when he started scratching his eyes, laying his head down, and covering his ears. I asked his mom if he was feeling okay, and she told me he had a fever earlier, but she had given him Tylenol and he seemed fine afterward. I said okay, but in the back of my mind I was hoping he didn’t have the flu that was going around. I finished the rest of the session and went on with my day. Two days later, that awful feelin

Choosing Toys That Support Meaningful Play As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), it can sometimes be difficult to tell a parent that a particular toy may not be helping their child develop new play skills. I never want a family to feel judged, especially when a toy was chosen with love or given by a grandparent or another special person. Instead of labeling a toy as “good” or “bad,” I try to help parents think about how their child uses it. Does the toy encourage explora