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05/29/2026

Discover why childhood wounds often feel like abandonment or rejection and how these experiences affect a child's trust and hope. Watch Dr. Peter Beddow’s insightful video from Accessible Hope, LLC.

Dr. Peter Beddow explains why so many childhood wounds feel like abandonment or rejection. He connects experiences like the death of a loved one, school fail...

05/28/2026

Help your child with autism prepare for a new baby with calm, practical steps from Dr. Peter Beddow of Accessible Hope, LLC. Watch the full video:

A simple plan to help your child with autism get ready for a baby at home. Teach the sign for “baby” by placing hands together and rocking. Offer a baby doll...

05/28/2026

Preparing your child with autism for a arrival of a new baby can be smooth with two simple steps. Learn practical tips from Dr. Peter Beddow at Accessible Hope, LLC. Watch the video here:

If your child has autism and a new baby is on the way, here are two practical ways to get ready.Teach the sign for “baby” and use it often. Bring home a real...

05/27/2026

Watch Dr. Peter Beddow read Grandpa and Jake with teaching ideas for library visits and behavior moments.

In this read-aloud, Dr. Peter Beddow shares Grandpa and Jake by Jul...

05/26/2026

Watch Dr. Peter Beddow read Eric Carle’s Mr. Seahorse, demonstrating engaging ways to build language and connect science with literacy. Accessible Hope, LLC shares this approach used with children at the center and at home.

Dr. Peter Beddow reads Eric Carle’s Mr. Seahorse the way he does wi...

05/25/2026

Learn practical strategies to build potty awareness for kids with autism. Watch Dr. Beddow explain how to catch the moment, use potty signs, and script routines for success.

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A parent asks how to help a two-and-a-half-year-old with autism not...

05/25/2026

How can you help a two-and-a-half-year-old with autism become aware of a dirty diaper? Dr. Peter Beddow explains that sensory under-sensitivity can dull body cues, making it harder for some kids to recognize the need to use the potty. The key is building awareness through consistent, repeated routines.

The practical plan: catch the child right as they are pooping—within five seconds if you can when you see the bearing-down look. Keep the experience positive and non-punitive. Prompt the potty sign, and use the same short phrases each time so the child links the feeling, the action, and the diaper change routine. It takes diligence, supervision, and some luck. Bonus tip: playing David Bowie's "Changes" during diaper changes can help create a positive atmosphere.

Learn more from Dr. Beddow and Accessible Hope, LLC by watching the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENFoaRchQvU

05/21/2026

Dr. Peter Beddow walks through how he reads Goodnight Moon with a young child, using finger-tracking, clear labeling, and gentle repetition to build language and attention.

He models pointing and naming, playful sounds like moo and hush, counting bears and chairs in order, watching the analog clock move toward bedtime, spotting the mouse and moon on each page, and singing a steady ending. One book, read many times, can open rich moments for learning without pressure.

Watch the gentle, step-by-step read-aloud that shows how repetition and noticing build language, counting, and attention here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJKGV0K50-0

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05/20/2026

When I was a new teacher in a special education classroom, a supervisor told me that some kids never learn how to read. That challenging statement sparked my passion: to teach every student to read. In this video, I reflect on the importance of persistence in reading instruction and honor the fact that kids with autism learn differently but can learn. Most kids can read, it just may take time and the right approach. Watch the full reflection and learn why I don’t give up on teaching kids to read.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQejGBRa82M

05/13/2026

Dr. Peter Beddow clarifies a common misconception: giving a student something they want after completing their work is not a bribe. In fact, a bribe involves paying someone to do something they should not do, like avoiding consequences illegally. Rewards, on the other hand, are normal life contingencies—similar to earning a paycheck: when you fulfill your responsibilities, you receive what was promised. Learn more about the difference between rewards and bribes and how to approach classroom management with clear understanding from Accessible Hope, LLC. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg4i7Uu0t34