... I took Andy for a regular teeth cleaning appointment, and the dentist said, "It looks like he split a back molar and needs to be taken care of immediately". My poor son had been suffering the pain for God knows how long and I didn't catch it; it's heartbreaking. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
Dentist Visits and Autism
... I took Andy for a regular teeth cleaning appointment, and the dentist said, "It looks like he split a back molar and needs to be taken care of immediately". My poor son had been suffering the pain for God knows how long and I didn't catch it; it's heartbreaking. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
... In other words environmental factors, mental engagement, learning new thing, can all affect brain structure and intelligence.The quantitative side of me was alert to the small sample size and correlation/causality questions, but my non-scientific, gut reaction to this news screamed out, “Of course it does!” ...
Teens IQ’s and Brains Can Change – Of Course!
... In other words environmental factors, mental engagement, learning new thing, can all affect brain structure and intelligence.The quantitative side of me was alert to the small sample size and correlation/causality questions, but my non-scientific, gut reaction to this news screamed out, “Of course it does!” ...
... "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyAutismTeam"When my child was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if a teacher or therapist said something incorrect about autism or my child. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyAutismTeam"When my child was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if a teacher or therapist said something incorrect about autism or my child. ...
... Later, when I was in high school I got my own job cleaning horse stalls and working with horses. I was learning a skill and becoming very familiar with working with animals. When I was in college I had to rent a house, negotiate rent and live with a roommate. I learned you have to build up and carry with you a portfolio of work. ...
Temple Grandin on the Importance of Giving Kids with Autism a “50’s Upbringing”
... Later, when I was in high school I got my own job cleaning horse stalls and working with horses. I was learning a skill and becoming very familiar with working with animals. When I was in college I had to rent a house, negotiate rent and live with a roommate. I learned you have to build up and carry with you a portfolio of work. ...
... At three in the morning, I was in no mood for cleaning up. I left the debris on the floor and took Carly back upstairs, put her on the toilet, and cleaned her up. Back in her room, I remade the bed for the third or fourth time that night and got her back under the covers. This time I knew I wouldn’t be going back to my own room. Not tonight. ...
A Parent’s Toxic Cocktail: Worry & Sleeplessness
... At three in the morning, I was in no mood for cleaning up. I left the debris on the floor and took Carly back upstairs, put her on the toilet, and cleaned her up. Back in her room, I remade the bed for the third or fourth time that night and got her back under the covers. This time I knew I wouldn’t be going back to my own room. Not tonight. ...
... For many, particularly those that are non-verbal it is extremely difficult for them to communicate to us what they are experiencing.Many but not all manifestations of underlying medical conditions also are present with compromised breathing.Effective respiration and diaphragmatic control is essential for:- Strengthening the immune system, brain and gut ...
What Causes Meltdowns?
... For many, particularly those that are non-verbal it is extremely difficult for them to communicate to us what they are experiencing.Many but not all manifestations of underlying medical conditions also are present with compromised breathing.Effective respiration and diaphragmatic control is essential for:- Strengthening the immune system, brain and gut ...
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