... From strangers in the grocery store. From yourself. I know I’ve struggled with overcoming my own negativity while raising our twin sons, who are on the spectrum.Does any of this sound familiar? “He can’t do that.” “She doesn’t have the skills.” “He’ll never eat that type of food.” “That trip to the mall with him was just awful.” ...
Embracing the Positives & Exorcising the Negatives around Autism – One Dad’s Journey
... From strangers in the grocery store. From yourself. I know I’ve struggled with overcoming my own negativity while raising our twin sons, who are on the spectrum.Does any of this sound familiar? “He can’t do that.” “She doesn’t have the skills.” “He’ll never eat that type of food.” “That trip to the mall with him was just awful.” ...
... The other day, I went into the store where he’s working now. He wasn’t there, but one of the cashiers told me, with tears in her eyes, and her hand over her heart, what a wonderful kid I have. I left in tears of joy. There is hope … at least for today.”7. ...
12 Autism Success Stories From Members: Read the Wins
... The other day, I went into the store where he’s working now. He wasn’t there, but one of the cashiers told me, with tears in her eyes, and her hand over her heart, what a wonderful kid I have. I left in tears of joy. There is hope … at least for today.”7. ...
... Socially, I knew he was behind – way behind.Outside of routine trips to the store, such as Costco, refusing to be separated by mommy and the check-out counter, or regular phrases such as “I’m scared” when approached by anyone other than an immediate family member– it was the sum of these situations that my husband and I realized we had to make something ...
My Perspective: Our Story – My Tristan
... Socially, I knew he was behind – way behind.Outside of routine trips to the store, such as Costco, refusing to be separated by mommy and the check-out counter, or regular phrases such as “I’m scared” when approached by anyone other than an immediate family member– it was the sum of these situations that my husband and I realized we had to make something ...
... I can feel it in the store when Mareto’s getting upset and I have to hide in an empty aisle to calm him down. Or when he can’t sit at a table in a restaurant. Or when he blurts out, “Watch out for Diesel 10!” when someone says hello.But even the people who aren’t strangers can be hard. ...
My Perspective: The Hardest Part of Autism Isn’t Him – It’s Other People
... I can feel it in the store when Mareto’s getting upset and I have to hide in an empty aisle to calm him down. Or when he can’t sit at a table in a restaurant. Or when he blurts out, “Watch out for Diesel 10!” when someone says hello.But even the people who aren’t strangers can be hard. ...
... If your child goes behind the cashier’s counter at the store, replace “No! Johnny come back here right this instant!” with “Johnny, only the clerks can go behind the counter.” Use the teachable moment. Mother always made us try new things. At age 13 she got me a job sewing. I was learning a skill and earning money. ...
Temple Grandin on the Importance of Giving Kids with Autism a “50’s Upbringing”
... If your child goes behind the cashier’s counter at the store, replace “No! Johnny come back here right this instant!” with “Johnny, only the clerks can go behind the counter.” Use the teachable moment. Mother always made us try new things. At age 13 she got me a job sewing. I was learning a skill and earning money. ...
... Advisor, Nick Homer, explain in their blog post “When You’re Gone: Practical Planning for Your Child’s Future“, a life care plan is a “flexible roadmap” that covers your vision for how your child will be cared for when you’re gone, how they’ll learn and grow, and the best short and long-term strategies for quality of life in every area including: food, clothing ...
... As the fit subsided, I viewed the carnage of clothing strewn around the room. “You must make her clean up all of her messes,” the therapists had told us. “It’s the only way to discourage her from doing it.” I think they called it an “aversive”—a kind word for “negative reinforcement.” ...
A Parent’s Toxic Cocktail: Worry & Sleeplessness
... As the fit subsided, I viewed the carnage of clothing strewn around the room. “You must make her clean up all of her messes,” the therapists had told us. “It’s the only way to discourage her from doing it.” I think they called it an “aversive”—a kind word for “negative reinforcement.” ...
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