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A recent conversation in my comment section led me down an unexpected rabbit hole.

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Not Having Language Doesn't Mean Kids With Autism Don't Understand

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One of the most misunderstood phrases in modern parenting and behavioral therapy is:

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By Miss Brandi | Parent-Child Coach, Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Parent-Child Coach, Pendulum Center

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In too many schools today, when one child escalates, the entire class is told to evacuate. Teachers gather the rest of the students, file them out, and wait in the hallway for a “support team” to show up and handle the s...

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By Miss Brandi | Parent-Child Coach, Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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Stop Parenting Your Autistic Child with Pity

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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We’ve gone from one extreme to the other.

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Pendulum Center

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By Miss Brandi | Parent-Child Coach, Pendulum Center

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