Saying "no" with grace and honesty can be challenging. Sometimes our fear of ending a conversatio...
... 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. ...
... These can be easily integrated into your daily lifestyle and routine, possibly in the car, washing dishes, doing laundry, making dinner, putting kids to bed, etc.Tip #1 – Understand the impact of your state on your child.Being calm at your child’s times of need gives them a feeling of calm they can begin to mirror.Managing your own state as a parent ...
Tips For Calming Your Child With Autism
... These can be easily integrated into your daily lifestyle and routine, possibly in the car, washing dishes, doing laundry, making dinner, putting kids to bed, etc.Tip #1 – Understand the impact of your state on your child.Being calm at your child’s times of need gives them a feeling of calm they can begin to mirror.Managing your own state as a parent ...
... If you usually host the gathering but can't do it this year, encourage someone else to host instead. They may be delighted to welcome everyone to their home for a change. ...
... The cooking down of the ingredients made a lovely tart and sweet sauce.Here are recent conversations about recipes: "Tonight we made our first Vegan dinner!! He was so proud, we talked about smells, colors, tastes but most of all he was so proud." "Anybody have any tips for me when attempting a special diet for my son? ...
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... The cooking down of the ingredients made a lovely tart and sweet sauce.Here are recent conversations about recipes: "Tonight we made our first Vegan dinner!! He was so proud, we talked about smells, colors, tastes but most of all he was so proud." "Anybody have any tips for me when attempting a special diet for my son? ...
... Finally, create a food plan – if visiting others for dinner pack snacks and meals that are familiar to your child, and communicate with your hosts that’ll you be doing that so that everyone is on the same page. ...
... 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. ...
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