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Best Dog Breeds for Children with Autism

Have your kiddos been asking for your family to adopt a fury friend? If so, you might be worried about what dog is the right fit for your family. Lucky for you, we have come up with the top four dog breeds that we think are the best fit for a child with autism.   Golden […]

June 8, 2018 by

Autism Travel Guide

Here at Cayer Behavioral Group, we know that traveling with a child who has autism can be a very big challenge, but it can be done! Success mainly depends on planning, preparation, and anticipating your child’s needs. We want to make your life a little bit easier this summer, so we have six  tips and tricks to help your trip run as […]

May 25, 2018 by

Wrapping up the School Year | Evaluating Your Child’s IEP

It’s that time of the year again to meet with teachers, principals and other ESE folks to wrap up your child’s IEP. The good news is, this is a sure sign that summer is right around the corner! Before you meet, Cayer Behavioral Group would like you to ask yourself these three simple questions:  Has the classroom met my child’s […]

May 11, 2018 by

Beyond the Diagnosis

“Autism is part of my child. It’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.” -S.L Coelho Do you have a child who was just diagnosed with autism? If so, you know exactly how easy it is to get stuck on the diagnosis…ASD! At Cayer Behavioral Group we urge everyone […]

May 4, 2018 by

365 Days of Autism Awareness

As the month of April begins to wind down, we would like to take a minute to say “thanks!” for another successful Autism Awareness Month! This year our staff has truly enjoyed getting out into the community to spread awareness and make new connections. As you know, Cayer Behavioral Group’s mission is to have 365 […]

April 27, 2018 by

Peer Pals!

A Clinic “bonus” having ready made friends and beautiful opportunities for peer directed play while participating in our top notch data driven program.

April 12, 2018 by

Tracking Devices for Children with ASD

I think we can all relate to the heart-stopping feeling you experience when “BREAKING NEWS” blares from the TV to announce, yet again…another school shooting. Distasteful, but a reality in 2018. Considering our feeds are packed with news of homemade bombs, school shootings and bulletproof backpacks, Cayer Behavioral Group would like to take a moment […]

March 23, 2018 by

Autism in Action | School Safety 101: Code Blue

 Introducing our new weekly video series, Autism in Action! Autism in Action will serve to highlight information we find week to week that is prevalent and significant for our families, as well as the Autism community. In this week’s episode, our founder and CEO, Krista Cayer, discusses a topic that has been on everyone’s minds […]

March 6, 2018 by

Identifying Cold and Flu Symptoms in Non-Verbal Children with ASD

Keep your disinfectant close, and your tissues closer, because cold and flu season is due to stick around until May 2018, #boo! While the flu is miserable for everyone, it has proven to be worse for those on the spectrum. According to the CDC, “Children of any age with neurologic conditions are more likely than […]

February 20, 2018 by

School Safety 101! A Starting Point for Children with Special Needs

Just seven weeks into 2018, there have been eight shootings at US schools that have resulted in injury or death. In light of the unthinkable tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Cayer Behavioral Group would like to take a moment to discuss conversation points for parents to have with their child’s teacher regarding their […]

February 15, 2018 by