... Other good reads: The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit has a primer on OT and other therapies that is quite useful. “What to Ask of an Occupational Therapist” – from The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism offers more information on sensory diets and everything else your OT can help you with. ...
... I need to remind myself to take it DAY by DAY, MINUTE by HOUR. I can't look for the FINISH LINE, I just need to look down and focus on each BIG STEP."Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. ...
Ready to Stop Judging Yourself?
... I need to remind myself to take it DAY by DAY, MINUTE by HOUR. I can't look for the FINISH LINE, I just need to look down and focus on each BIG STEP."Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. ...
... Support levels can change over time, and the model doesn’t always give clear guidance about what kind of support a person needs day to day. It also doesn’t predict how a person’s strengths or challenges might change in the future. ...
3 Levels of Autism and What They Mean
... Support levels can change over time, and the model doesn’t always give clear guidance about what kind of support a person needs day to day. It also doesn’t predict how a person’s strengths or challenges might change in the future. ...
... I’m proving to myself everyday that I am strong enough to take what is thrown my way and my Joey, well, he proves to me every day that miracles do happen. If you believe and hope and hold on to the positivity there is nothing a child cannot accomplish. My Perspective articles discuss autism and the autism spectrum from a specific point of view. ...
My Perspective: A Parent’s Story of Resilience
... I’m proving to myself everyday that I am strong enough to take what is thrown my way and my Joey, well, he proves to me every day that miracles do happen. If you believe and hope and hold on to the positivity there is nothing a child cannot accomplish. My Perspective articles discuss autism and the autism spectrum from a specific point of view. ...
... Knowing that a public figure is facing the same day-to-day struggles we do or our child does, all while under the glare of stardom, we are more endeared toward them. ...
... “When I’m stuck at home all day and am STIR CRAZY, I resist the urge to say “Your turn!’ and race out the door the second my husband gets home.” She explains that they hug and kiss, and have a moment to acknowledge each other before she says, “I’m going nuts. I think I’ll go to the bookstore for a little bit. Is that OK?” ...
Autism Parents Share: 8 Tips For Keeping It Romantic In A Marriage
... “When I’m stuck at home all day and am STIR CRAZY, I resist the urge to say “Your turn!’ and race out the door the second my husband gets home.” She explains that they hug and kiss, and have a moment to acknowledge each other before she says, “I’m going nuts. I think I’ll go to the bookstore for a little bit. Is that OK?” ...
... I was also sent to day camps every day during the summer. All this while struggling with learning and social cues. My struggles were ignored.I always felt that someday I would find out why I struggled in these areas. ...
My Perspective: Family Provides an Answer
... I was also sent to day camps every day during the summer. All this while struggling with learning and social cues. My struggles were ignored.I always felt that someday I would find out why I struggled in these areas. ...
... Again, this is setting him up to be more successful each day rather than falling behind.(1) Reach Out To Other ParentsIn the autism community, the biggest contributor to hopelessness is not knowing who to talk to and where to go for advice. ...
IEPs, iPads and Bullies: 10 Tips From a Dad Who’s Been There
... Again, this is setting him up to be more successful each day rather than falling behind.(1) Reach Out To Other ParentsIn the autism community, the biggest contributor to hopelessness is not knowing who to talk to and where to go for advice. ...
... On any given day, I can count the melt downs on one hand. But most days the number of times my boys make me laugh are far more than the number of fingers on my hand. The good does outweigh the bad and we often just need to sit back and remember.So Live, Love, and LAF. ...
My Perspective: How Do You Do It All?
... On any given day, I can count the melt downs on one hand. But most days the number of times my boys make me laugh are far more than the number of fingers on my hand. The good does outweigh the bad and we often just need to sit back and remember.So Live, Love, and LAF. ...
... It’s complicated, and is likely worth the money to pay for the help from someone who does this every day. ...
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