"I was tired of listening to my harshest critic, the little voice in my head, so I became more KI...
... I'm reading a book about how to better bond with my son and it says to "join in on the stim/ism" and not to redirect, change or stop it.""As a mom with a daughter on the spectrum, it's been a lifeline to see Temple's example of being a successful person on the spectrum. Such a brilliant mind. ...
Four Books About Autism You Should Read
... I'm reading a book about how to better bond with my son and it says to "join in on the stim/ism" and not to redirect, change or stop it.""As a mom with a daughter on the spectrum, it's been a lifeline to see Temple's example of being a successful person on the spectrum. Such a brilliant mind. ...
... Tell us: What advice do YOU wish people would stop telling you? ...
... Each helps a child learn to be more independent while also having fun.5. Set Up A Special Needs TrustMany parents ask themselves, “What happens to my child if something happens to me and my spouse?” ...
... It doesn’t start and stop with the therapist.”“Our OT never made our family feel like we were not doing things right, and she was super supportive in finding answers to the questions we had. ...
... Remember, if you try to breathe in harshly when you don’t have strong diaphragmatic control, it can make you feel more anxious.Instead of your hand, you can place a warm compress, water bottle, or heated buckwheat bags on your belly and see if it helps you breathe more deeply and relax.SummaryLearning to shift your state and calm does not happen overnight ...
Tips For Calming Your Child With Autism
... Remember, if you try to breathe in harshly when you don’t have strong diaphragmatic control, it can make you feel more anxious.Instead of your hand, you can place a warm compress, water bottle, or heated buckwheat bags on your belly and see if it helps you breathe more deeply and relax.SummaryLearning to shift your state and calm does not happen overnight ...
... This diagnosis didn’t stop us from having a third son (Small Fry) whom was born just one year after Medium Fry’s diagnosis. Small Fry was born with a major but non-life threatening heart problem and severe food allergies. Around that same time Big Fry began to struggle in school. We contributed it to having a new needy brother at home. ...
My Perspective: How Do You Do It All?
... This diagnosis didn’t stop us from having a third son (Small Fry) whom was born just one year after Medium Fry’s diagnosis. Small Fry was born with a major but non-life threatening heart problem and severe food allergies. Around that same time Big Fry began to struggle in school. We contributed it to having a new needy brother at home. ...
... Will the invites stop coming? Have I said "no" too often?An alternative way to say "no" is to create a third option, another choice. For instance, your family is invited to a barbecue, but you don’t have the time or energy to organize the trip. You could say, “We won’t make it to the barbecue, but maybe we can schedule a play-date?" ...
Say "No" by Saying "Yes" to Something Else
... Will the invites stop coming? Have I said "no" too often?An alternative way to say "no" is to create a third option, another choice. For instance, your family is invited to a barbecue, but you don’t have the time or energy to organize the trip. You could say, “We won’t make it to the barbecue, but maybe we can schedule a play-date?" ...
... If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyAutismTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? Be as understanding and supportive to yourself as you would to someone else. Do you have an intention for 2020? ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 as a Caregiver for a Child With Autism
... If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyAutismTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? Be as understanding and supportive to yourself as you would to someone else. Do you have an intention for 2020? ...
... "How do I get my 4-year-old autistic daughter to stop hitting other kids? I am at my wit's end. Does it get better with ABA? ...
Social Life and Autism
... "How do I get my 4-year-old autistic daughter to stop hitting other kids? I am at my wit's end. Does it get better with ABA? ...
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