... 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. ...
... I was learning on each one and then I could show that work to the next person. People thought I was weird, but they respected my designs. Today you can carry your portfolio on your phone. (Reader Note: Incidentally, half the cattle in North America now are handled in a facility using one of Temple Grandin’s designs). Dr. ...
Temple Grandin on the Importance of Giving Kids with Autism a “50’s Upbringing”
... I was learning on each one and then I could show that work to the next person. People thought I was weird, but they respected my designs. Today you can carry your portfolio on your phone. (Reader Note: Incidentally, half the cattle in North America now are handled in a facility using one of Temple Grandin’s designs). Dr. ...
... 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. ...
... Don’t have to to understand.Part of his gift. He could see it in his head. So why do the extra work?He wasn’t trying to get out of doing the test itself. Just the showing his work. And not because he didn’t want to.Because “I didn’t have to.”He was actually advocating for himself.“I understand now,” I said. ...
Because I Have Autism
... Don’t have to to understand.Part of his gift. He could see it in his head. So why do the extra work?He wasn’t trying to get out of doing the test itself. Just the showing his work. And not because he didn’t want to.Because “I didn’t have to.”He was actually advocating for himself.“I understand now,” I said. ...
... 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. ...
... One member of Amy and Dayne’s team is Nicole Shea, an occupational therapist who also specializes in Therapeutic Listening, and who first introduced Amy to music therapy, combined with the other OT and ABA therapy Dayne was benefiting from.The American Music Therapy Association says that music therapists, like Nicole Shea, …use music therapy to enable ...
Music & Autism: How Music Helped One Mother Connect With Her Son
... One member of Amy and Dayne’s team is Nicole Shea, an occupational therapist who also specializes in Therapeutic Listening, and who first introduced Amy to music therapy, combined with the other OT and ABA therapy Dayne was benefiting from.The American Music Therapy Association says that music therapists, like Nicole Shea, …use music therapy to enable ...
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Getting Started on MyAutismTeam
... If you’re on a desktop computer, use the “Find someone like you” filters on the left side of the page.Step 3 — Tap a member’s username to view their profile.Step 4 — In the text box that says “Say hi to [username],” type your message and tap the “Post” button to send your greeting.Step 5 — You can find your conversation under “Messages” on your profile ...
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