Amy Bodkin

HELPING KIDS THROUGH A CRISIS by Amy Bodkin, Ed.S. Special Needs Consultant Parents, don’t be afraid to throw your schedule to the wind for a bit during this uncertain time. Some of the most important life lessons we learn are those that we learn from living life together! Let me tell you a story from my childhood: We had an ice storm in the Southeast when I was a kid, and we were without power for a week (and withoutRead More →

Behavior and bridging the communication gap VIDEO SERIES VIDEO #3: CREATING EFFECTIVE RULES by Amy Bodkin, Ed.S. Special Needs Consultant Today we are going to talk about ways to build a solid foundation for communication by creating effective rules. Here are 4 simple guidelines that you want to keep in mind when making rules: WATCH VIDEO HERE Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Plenary’s YouTube channel so you get NOTIFIED about each new video!  You can also download a freeRead More →

Behavior and bridging the communication gap VIDEO SERIES VIDEO #2: Building a Solid Foundation by Amy Bodkin, Ed.S.Special Needs Consultant Today we are going to talk about ways to build a solid foundation for communication. It’s a simple technique called D.R.I.P. and you can use it to fill your child’s “love bank.” We all need positive interactions in our relationships – and a child is no different. WATCH VIDEO HERE https://youtu.be/-gyKQpS6qAA Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Plenary’s YouTube channelRead More →

Behavior and bridging the communication gap THE ABC’s OF YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR by Amy Bodkin, Ed.S. Special Needs Consultant One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how to deal with challenging behavior. So today we are going to start a series of videos that will give you some tools to bring more peaceful and pleasant days to your home. Dealing with challenging behaviors can be incredibly frustrating for everyone. But have you ever stopped to think about whyRead More →