Saying "no" with grace and honesty can be challenging. Sometimes our fear of ending a conversatio...
... There’s nowhere else I’m going to get that information, military or not. It makes me want to share my team to help out other military parents who might move to my base.” ...
... 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. ...
... Learning job skill needs to start early and the transition from learning to working full-time needs to be gradual. The best way to do that is to always be doing some kind of work where you can learn a job skill. For me that started as a girl. Mother made us properly shake hands with everyone we met, and look them in the eye. ...
Temple Grandin on the Importance of Giving Kids with Autism a “50’s Upbringing”
... Learning job skill needs to start early and the transition from learning to working full-time needs to be gradual. The best way to do that is to always be doing some kind of work where you can learn a job skill. For me that started as a girl. Mother made us properly shake hands with everyone we met, and look them in the eye. ...
... As you more consistently model language from your child’s point-of-view, your child will be able to develop stronger skills of perception, thinking, and social communication which leads to stronger family and social relationships.About the author:Karen Kabaki-Sisto, M.S. ...
How Words Can Reduce Behavior Breakdowns for Kids With ASD
... As you more consistently model language from your child’s point-of-view, your child will be able to develop stronger skills of perception, thinking, and social communication which leads to stronger family and social relationships.About the author:Karen Kabaki-Sisto, M.S. ...
... Be kind to yourself when you fall short. If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyAutismTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? Be as understanding and supportive to yourself as you would to someone else. ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 as a Caregiver for a Child With Autism
... Be kind to yourself when you fall short. If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyAutismTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? Be as understanding and supportive to yourself as you would to someone else. ...
... Would you add anything else to this list? Feel free to comment below. Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories. Feel free to ask a question here. ...
... While these are very important, there is something else you can do as a first step that will profoundly impact your ability to soothe your child.Have you considered that your own emotional state may play a role in your child’s responses? ...
Tips For Calming Your Child With Autism
... While these are very important, there is something else you can do as a first step that will profoundly impact your ability to soothe your child.Have you considered that your own emotional state may play a role in your child’s responses? ...
... autism advocate and mother, Shannon Des Roches Rosa, and Special Needs Financial 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 ...
... Share how you respond when things fall short of your expectations in the comments below or directly on MyAutismTeam.com. ...
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