... What’s amazing about these parents is how selflessly they share their wisdom and experience with other parents in the community.Do you have more than one child on the spectrum? Do you have one child on the spectrum with ‘neuro-typical’ siblings? What sorts of ways do you manage routines? ...
How Many Parents Have More Than One Child on the Autism Spectrum?
... What’s amazing about these parents is how selflessly they share their wisdom and experience with other parents in the community.Do you have more than one child on the spectrum? Do you have one child on the spectrum with ‘neuro-typical’ siblings? What sorts of ways do you manage routines? ...
... My wife and I have made the move to first talk up all the great and positive aspects of their social interactions, play dates or serendipitous Target shopping trips, and then focus on just one thing that could have been done better the next time. ...
... Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MyAutismTeam. ...
... To be clear, she does not like what she’s seeing. She wants to encourage parents of kids on the spectrum to make sure they stretch and teach their kids more, get them to try new things and learn new skills (even if the kids don’t want to do it at the time, and even though they may fail at it initially). ...
... Chances are your family may have some idea that autism is something that it really isn’t. Express the great things your child does as well as struggles (chance to ask for help!). I have noticed that the more information I provide to my family, the more they want to interact with my son and ask about his progress. ...
My Perspective: Lessons on Navigating the Holidays and Family
... Chances are your family may have some idea that autism is something that it really isn’t. Express the great things your child does as well as struggles (chance to ask for help!). I have noticed that the more information I provide to my family, the more they want to interact with my son and ask about his progress. ...
... Because here he was, in his way, appropriately advocating for himself.It’s our job to make sure we hear him when he does. ...
Because I Have Autism
... Because here he was, in his way, appropriately advocating for himself.It’s our job to make sure we hear him when he does. ...
... We especially feel a connection when they use their voice to bring visibility to autism.Finally, we feel empowered by the will of celebrities to step forward and take control of the narrative about their condition under intense media scrutiny. ...
What Greta Thunberg's Autism Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us
... We especially feel a connection when they use their voice to bring visibility to autism.Finally, we feel empowered by the will of celebrities to step forward and take control of the narrative about their condition under intense media scrutiny. ...
... I have to be more patient too." Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyAutismTeam.com. ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... I have to be more patient too." Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyAutismTeam.com. ...
... Have you found ways to celebrate the holidays while meeting the needs of a child with autism? Share in the comments below or post on MyAutismTeam. ...