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  1. Parent Resources

    Sharing some more resources for our parents at home. We hope these help to get everyone through their time at home. ES-School-Closure-Kit-5e7cb346bc633 ABA-Quarantine-activities-5e7cb35cb1661…Read More

  2. Available Resources During the COVID-19 Break

    Available Resources During the COVID-19 Break Miscellaneous How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus Supporting individuals with autism https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times Virtual Fieldtrips https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/m…Read More

  3. January is National Mentor Month! Mentor of the week, Mrs. Tracey Duharte

    by Brittney Hummel Ladwig When asked to write about a mentor who has helped guide me along the way, a lot comes to mind. There have been a lot of people who helped get me where I am today. That is just it, where I am today has a lot to do with one person in particular. She has made me a stronger teacher. This person doesn’t get upset with you if you make a mistake, she turns it into a teachable …Read More

  4. What’s the Connection Between Autism and the Puzzle Piece Icon?

    The puzzle piece — whether your child attends one of our autism schools in Brevard County or you’re here visiting on our website for the first time, you’ve certainly noticed the puzzle piece icon that we use in our branding. We incorporate puzzle pieces into our branding so much that it’s literally part of our name: Puzzle Box Academy! Others who aren’t familiar with us may recognize the…Read More

  5. 4 Essential Tips For Managing Hyperactivity In Your Child

    Regardless of who you’re parenting or what your parenting style is, there’s no doubt in any mom or dad’s mind that parenting requires a great deal of patience. Children are curious, energetic, and full of ambition. It’s a beautiful thing to witness your kid’s unwavering wonder for the world around them and constant pursuit of discovery, but moderating their discovery to keep them safe ca…Read More

  6. Our Brevard County Autism School Addresses Five Myths Surrounding Autism

    At Puzzle Box Academy, we support learners on the autism spectrum and other students with developmental delays by providing them with a research-based, comprehensive, and individualized education. Our goal is to help your child flourish in the “real world” with practical, hands-on learning skills reinforced by proven methodologies including the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction and A…Read More

  9. 5 Practical, General Tips For Parents With Children On The Autism Spectrum

    Parenting is, as any new or experienced parent knows, an incredibly rewarding experience. There’s something indescribably beautiful about investing your time, energy, and love into your child and successfully helping him or her grow up into a happy, healthy adult.  With this in mind, parents also know how exhausting and flat-out challenging parenting can be. While excited parents-to-be may atte…Read More