The Sunfield Center Blog

This blog aims to share helpful, evidence-based strategies for managing stress that are inclusive of and relevant to the real-world experiences of people on the autism spectrum.

Going to the dentist can be stressful and scary for any child or parent. This blog gives tips, resources and recommendations for children with special needs.

This blog will expand on the starting age of puberty, the different types of changes and challenges neurodivergent preteens may experience, ways to support neurodivergent preteens during puberty, and a few neurodivergent-friendly readings on navigating various aspects of puberty.

This blog will further expand on the types of adjustments that children may experience at some point, typical behaviors and other expectations during adjustment periods, the distinction between adjustment disorders and depression and anxiety, and ways that children can cope with life changes.

Due to the complexities of Autism, there is often an underdiagnosis and undertreatment of trauma and symptoms of adverse events among individuals with ASD. This blog post will outline information collected by authors, Ella Lobregt-van Buuren, Marjolijn Hoekert, and Bram Sizoo.

This blog will further expand on the purpose and benefits of social skills interventions, the types of social skills interventions utilized at Sunfield Center, and the effectiveness of those social skills interventions.

We explore navigating Halloween to make an enjoyable, inclusive affair. With adequate preparation, a little creativity, and an inclusive spirit, families can ensure a successful Halloween for all children, including those with special needs.

In this blog, we explore the impact of language barriers in accessing autism evaluations in Michigan, focusing on the Hispanic population and discussing the implications for families who speak a language other than English.

ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and while it is often associated with difficulties in academic or professional settings, its impact on romantic relationships should not be ignored. This blog explores the effects of ADHD on romantic relationships and provides tips for how to address common areas of conflict.

Play therapy is a broad field with many different interventions designed to address a broad range of concerns and experiences. This blog provides information about Child-Centered Play Therapy, a kind of play therapy that allows the child to take charge of their own therapeutic process with the specialized support and facilitation of a CCPT therapist.

Caregiver-child relationships are unique, complex, and intense in nature. Difficulties can arise when the caregiver is unsure how to handle the child’s challenging behaviors. This blog post will cover common challenging behavioral concerns experienced by children, tips to manage behaviors at home, and when to seek professional help.

Expressive therapy is an integrative psychotherapeutic process that explores and communicates emotions, thoughts, and experiences through creative expression. In this blog post, we will delve into the different types of expressive therapies, their functions, and the research supporting their effectiveness in behavioral health settings.