My child listens to you, but doesn’t listen to me. This sentence, or a statement similar to it, has been stated at some point by most parents and caregivers. There are those situations when it appears that your children are just “not listening.” They do hear you though. You may just have limited instructional control. Instructional control is a term used to describe our ability to motivate a child to comply with the instructions that we present them with. Here are a few things to remember every day to help you develop and maintain instructional control:

Everyone engages in attention seeking behaviors. Yet, some are more appropriate than others.

The holidays can bring joy and they can bring stress. We're sharing 5 strategies to support your child with special needs and help you breath a little easier this holiday season.