by Gerd Winkler | May 15, 2020 | Blog
Chapter 3. Sandra, Mother of Kevin, age 5, Autistic “The Joy of Traffic Lights” Kevin’s favorite repetitive, self-stimulating behavior was drawing elaborate traffic signals on a large, white sheet of paper. His favorite place for drawing was on the floor of his... 
by Gerd Winkler | May 7, 2020 | Blog
Chapter 2. John, age 12, Autism “The Runaway” John just turned 12 when for the first time he yelled at his mother Erika: “I HATE YOU, I HATE IT HERE, I AM LEAVING.” Erika listened to his screams with a mix of feelings. One part of her felt devastated. John never ever... 
by Gerd Winkler | May 27, 2019 | Blog
Chapter 1. Louise, age 14, Autism The Power of “Tuning In” and Creating Deep Connections with Children through “Loving Parallel Play”. Once upon a time, I was invited into a very large institution for special needs children and adults in order to give a presentation... 
by Gerd Winkler | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
A recurring issue when I talk to families from all over the world is whether or not to leave a child in school or pull a child out of school, either when beginning their home-based-program or considering when to place a child into school and running a part-time... 
by Gerd Winkler | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog
Can Empathy and Gratitude be taught? When it comes toward the end of a successful home-based program with a child, many parents are asking me how to teach their child gratitude, or how to express empathy with another human being? In many circumstances, children are... 
by Gerd Winkler | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog
Attitude Always First Many parents, professionals and their support staff have asked me in the past a lot of “what to do…” questions. What to do when a child does not respond, does not look at you or engage in meaningful interactions? What to do? What if a child...
