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Posted @withregram @raisegoodkids Rushing to solve the problem for them won’t give them the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem solving skills. What do you think?

SENSORY ALERT! Here is one of our favorite sensory activities. These are fun to do anytime and are usually CHEAP or free. We will post more over the upcoming weekends. For today, here is a homemade glitter jar to help with regulating emotions! https://buff.ly/2EEA715 #sensoryalert #HMHBIcares #healthymindshealthybody

Hey, folks! Happy Friday! Tell us something about yourself!

Food for thought as we end into the end of the week...

Happy hump day, y'all! Just a reminder that happy children with confidence and courage is what we are all about. Maybe there were parts of today that were tricky - how can you focus on a moment where courage and perseverance helped them get through the day?! #wisdomwednesday #hmhbicares

#booksweloveHMHBI The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?

We LOVE this website... Have you taken a look at UpParent, yet? Check out the link to some book list ideas, fun things to do while staying at home and MORE! #wisdomwednesday #hmhbicares #healthymindshealthybody

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Dr. Lemke is a licensed psychologist and an expert in psychological assessment and treatment for children. She has extensive experience with group, family, and individual therapy for young children, school age children, adolescents, young adults and their families. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental concerns, anxiety, depression, attention, and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Lemke has also presented workshops to parents and professionals on topics such ...as Autism Spectrum Disorder, child development, internet safety for teens, and diagnosis of children. Dr. Lemke obtained her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Biology at University of California, San Diego. She attended Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University where she earned her MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology and completed specialized training in evaluation and treatment of children. Dr. Lemke completed her internship at Children’s Hospital and Research Center at Oakland in the Behavioral Pediatrics and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinics and her postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto, CA. She has also provided assessment and treatment to children and families while working at Edgewood Center for Children and Families in San Francisco and Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto, CA. In her spare time, Dr. Lemke enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 3 young children. They spend their free time exploring the Bay Area, biking, hiking, and going to the beach. See more

Kimberly McFadden, MA, BCBA [email protected] Kimberly has worked in the field of special education for fifteen years including nine years of teaching children with exceptional needs. She graduated with her M.A. in Special Education from Santa Clara University after studying psychology and child development. She has completed coursework for a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of West Florida and is now a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ...as of 2015. During her career, Kimberly has primarily focused on the study of developmental disabilities and Applied Behavioral Analysis. Her areas of expertise include serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Speech and Language Impairment, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD, as well as providing professional development trainings on evidence-based practices for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has also received extensive training in TEACCH, DTT, Social Skills Development/Social Thinking, PECS and strategies for people with sensory processing/integration disorder. During her free time, Kimberly enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, camping and yoga. She currently resides in Pleasanton, CA with her family which includes children ages 14, 11, 8 and 6.