If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with autism, one of your first questions might be, “How ...
... Be kind to yourself when you fall short. 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. ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 as a Caregiver for a Child With Autism
... Be kind to yourself when you fall short. 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. ...
Most parents of kids with autism constantly ask themselves, “Am I doing enough to help my child?”...
As the year comes to a close, many of us at MyAutismTeam are reflecting on the year and what we'...
... Short sessions out can do the, ahem, trick. Candy plan. Make sure you have a game plan for how to deal with the candy. One parent has a “candy buy back” with their dentist, “So he just picks a few things out, and we sell the rest to our dentist who sends it to the troops overseas.” ...
Finding the right school environment can be a stressful process for parents of children with auti...
... In a short period of time, Wyatt escalated and had a meltdown.When my cell phone rang, I could see the call was from my brother and I was curious to hear how things were going. However it only took a couple of words from my brother to recognize the alarm and anxiety in his voice. He was using what we call his 911 voice. ...
Tips For Calming Your Child With Autism
... In a short period of time, Wyatt escalated and had a meltdown.When my cell phone rang, I could see the call was from my brother and I was curious to hear how things were going. However it only took a couple of words from my brother to recognize the alarm and anxiety in his voice. He was using what we call his 911 voice. ...
... Take a short break from a favorite thing – a dessert, a beverage, a type of music, a show – and then when you come back to it again, you’ll remember how much you love it. Imagine a jar where you could place one thought of gratitude. What would it be? Share what you're grateful for with fellow MyAutismTeam members in the comments below. ...
Practicing Gratitude When Caring for a Child With Autism
... Take a short break from a favorite thing – a dessert, a beverage, a type of music, a show – and then when you come back to it again, you’ll remember how much you love it. Imagine a jar where you could place one thought of gratitude. What would it be? Share what you're grateful for with fellow MyAutismTeam members in the comments below. ...
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