Boise Music Therapy Company

Boise Music Therapy Company Boise Music Therapy Company offers music therapy services and piano/guitar lessons to people of all

09/09/2025

Samantha and Lauren dive into Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), an often misunderstood eating disorder. They explain how it differs from picky eating and explore factors like sensory sensitivities, anxiety, and interoception challenges. With personal stories and expert tips, they highlight the importance of patience, understanding, and professional support.

Mealtime battles are one of the toughest parts of parenting autistic and ADHD kids. Food refusals and “safe foods only” ...
09/07/2025

Mealtime battles are one of the toughest parts of parenting autistic and ADHD kids. Food refusals and “safe foods only” aren’t about being picky—they’re about real sensory and anxiety challenges. Forcing kids to eat only makes things worse. In the latest blog, Samantha shares practical strategies like assent-based feeding therapy, small exposures, and letting kids lead the process. With patience and trust, progress is possible, even if it’s slow. If feeding challenges feel overwhelming in your home, this post will help you find hope and real support.

Is your child coming home from school happy, only to melt down soon after? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean you’re f...
09/05/2025

Is your child coming home from school happy, only to melt down soon after? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean you’re failing. After-school meltdowns are common for kids with autism, ADHD, PDA, and sensory challenges. School takes a huge toll on their nervous system, and home is where they finally feel safe enough to let it out. In the latest post, Samantha shares why these meltdowns happen and practical tools you can use—like snacks, downtime, and coping strategies—to ease the transition. Let’s make back-to-school a little gentler for our kids.

09/03/2025

Samantha and Lauren talk about navigating food aversions in autistic children. They share why forcing kids to eat doesn’t work and highlight assent-based strategies with the support of feeding therapists. Tune in to learn practical steps, patience tips, and how involving kids in meal prep can make mealtimes easier.

08/25/2025

Samantha and Lauren discuss the challenges families face when kids transition back to school. They share tips for managing after-school meltdowns, building coping skills, and keeping routines consistent. Learn how small changes like positive reinforcement and caregiver switches can make a big difference for neurodivergent children.

The back-to-school season can feel overwhelming for kids with ADHD and autism—but with the right preparation, it doesn’t...
08/25/2025

The back-to-school season can feel overwhelming for kids with ADHD and autism—but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. In the latest post, Samantha share 7 practical strategies to make the transition smoother: protecting your child’s nervous system, practicing coping skills, doing a lunchbox run-through, and more. These simple steps can help reduce stress, build confidence, and create a calmer start to the school year. If you’re preparing your neurodivergent child for the classroom, this guide offers support and reassurance—you’re not alone on this journey.

Attention Christian moms navigating all the back-to-school chaos...You don't have to white-knuckle your way through this...
08/24/2025

Attention Christian moms navigating all the back-to-school chaos...

You don't have to white-knuckle your way through this season.

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08/19/2025

In this episode, Samantha and Lauren share practical tips to help kids transition smoothly back to school. From managing anxiety and building excitement to practicing lunchtime and supply skills, they cover it all. Tune in for strategies that make the start of the school year less stressful and more successful.

Traditional school doesn’t always fit autistic or ADHD kids—but homeschooling can. By reducing sensory overload, protect...
08/19/2025

Traditional school doesn’t always fit autistic or ADHD kids—but homeschooling can. By reducing sensory overload, protecting family energy, and offering real flexibility, homeschooling creates space for kids to thrive. In the latest post, Samantha shares practical ways to get started without burning out: from defining your “why,” to building short lessons, to protecting regulation and adding social connections on your terms. If you’ve been wondering whether homeschooling could work for your family, this guide gives you simple, flexible steps to begin. Your child can learn—and your family can breathe.

Working mama, this is for you.  Back to school doesn't have to mean back to burnout.The Back to School Survival Kit for ...
08/18/2025

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08/12/2025

In this episode, Karen Kassow, writer, life coach, and founder of AI-Powered Homeschool, shares her journey as a neurodivergent parent of two autistic children. She discusses the fight to protect vital programs like the family-paid caregiving waiver and the importance of informed voting. Karen also offers insights and resources for homeschooling as a flexible, supportive option for neurodivergent families.

Summer fun can quietly turn into burnout—especially for autistic and ADHD kids. Overloaded schedules, constant activitie...
08/12/2025

Summer fun can quietly turn into burnout—especially for autistic and ADHD kids. Overloaded schedules, constant activities, and sensory demands can lead to irritability, withdrawal, or sudden refusals. In my latest post, I share how I learned to recognize these signs in my own family and the small, simple changes that made a big difference.

From creating sensory-friendly calm spaces to easing back into routine, these strategies can help everyone recover before school starts. If you’ve noticed burnout creeping in at home, this post will give you ideas to bring back balance and calm.

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