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Ilana Danneman
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Ilana is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
Articles by Ilana
Behavior & Sensory 8 Tantrum Taming Skills for Helping Children with Autism
As I enter the house, she’s screaming. A 3-year-old with a full-blown meltdown meets me at the door. Well, her mom meets me with the I’m-going-to-pull-my-hair-out look with her sweet, beautiful,...
Ilana Danneman
Jun 14, 2021 · 7 min read
Behavior & Sensory Using Sensory Solutions to Encourage Motor Skills in Children With Autism
Six sensory tools to use from an OT’s toolbox Children with autism often have over or under-responsive sensory systems that can impact the development of motor skills. The good news is we can use...
Ilana Danneman
May 30, 2021 · 6 min read
ABA & Therapy Delaying Gratification: An Essential Skill for Children with Autism to Learn
Delaying gratification is an essential skill for autistic children to learn in order to help them learn new skills. Delaying gratification... Children with autism...Hmmm. Might sound like...
Ilana Danneman
May 1, 2021 · 6 min read
ABA & Therapy Our Top Picks for Encouraging Gross Motor Skills for Children With Autism: Let the Great Outdoors be Your Natural Playground!
Use these therapist selected, parent approved and kid tested ideas to help your child with autism continue to develop gross motor skills! Spring has sprung! Tired of being inside? Spring is a great...
Ilana Danneman
Mar 28, 2021 · 7 min read
ABA & Therapy Kid Friendly Household Chores For Developing Gross Motor Skills for Children with Autism
Household work, chores, are great for developing motor skills, motor planning, coordination, work ethic, responsibility, and well-being for children with autism. You might not be a big fan of...
Ilana Danneman
Mar 6, 2021 · 7 min read
ABA & Therapy Physical Therapy and Autism: Questions and Answers
Children with autism can often benefit from physical therapy. What does working with a physical therapist entail? And how can I work collaboratively with a physical therapist to best help my child?...
Ilana Danneman
Feb 7, 2021 · 5 min read
Autism Resources 10 Gross Motor Skills For Your Child With Autism
Gross Motor Skills 101 Ready, set, let’s go! Walk, run, jump, swim, climb. There are so many ways we can move our bodies. Gross motor skills are those skills that we need to move, skills which are...
Ilana Danneman
Jan 23, 2021 · 7 min read
ABA & Therapy Using Sensory Tools to Help Kids Focus and Concentrate
Using sensory tools in your practice can provide a more focused, content and alert individual. Whether you are a specialist using ABA, speech and language techniques, occupational therapy...
Ilana Danneman
Aug 30, 2015 · 2 min read