... Many parents have found success enrolling their child in cub scouts and boy scouts. See the recent article, Scouting with Asperger’s: One Family’s Story by Amelia Ramstead in the latest Autism & Asperger’s Digest. These are not the best or only ways to fight off isolation. ...
Fending Off Isolation – 5 Tips from Parents of Kids with Autism
... Many parents have found success enrolling their child in cub scouts and boy scouts. See the recent article, Scouting with Asperger’s: One Family’s Story by Amelia Ramstead in the latest Autism & Asperger’s Digest. These are not the best or only ways to fight off isolation. ...
... Parents suggest time-boxing certain events, and managing your child’s expectations of how long it may be that we’re visiting Aunt Katy’s or Granny’s. ...
We asked and you answered! We posted this question: What bits of "advice" do you wish people woul...
... Finally, here are the top gifts parents recommended for relatives to get kids with ASD: iPad Legos Gift cards (iTunes/Amazon) Puzzles Books Sensory toys (like My Keepon, plushies, sonic toys) Video games ...
... Many parents report that in terms of bang-for-your buck, sticking with OT and Speech is best. Just because a therapy isn’t mentioned on this list doesn’t mean that it doesn’t work. I want to pro-actively address this issue and prevent an onslaught of comments about all the therapies we’ve left off. ...
Top 8 Autism Therapies – As Reported by Parents of Kids with Autism
... Many parents report that in terms of bang-for-your buck, sticking with OT and Speech is best. Just because a therapy isn’t mentioned on this list doesn’t mean that it doesn’t work. I want to pro-actively address this issue and prevent an onslaught of comments about all the therapies we’ve left off. ...
... 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? ...
... Don’t Do It AloneIt’s important to connect with other parents who “get it.” Beyond your family and friends, talk with other parents of individuals with autism, frequently. Ask questions, vent, offer support, give referrals and take advice. ...
... Some parents map out the homes they will visit and provide a visual schedule to their kids to get more familiar with the Halloween activities planned for the night. Avoid large groups. Keep them away from large or loud groups of other trick or treaters. Roleplay. For young children, have your little one help hand out candy to trick or treaters. ...
7 Tips & Tricks for Parents: Make Halloween Fun for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
... Some parents map out the homes they will visit and provide a visual schedule to their kids to get more familiar with the Halloween activities planned for the night. Avoid large groups. Keep them away from large or loud groups of other trick or treaters. Roleplay. For young children, have your little one help hand out candy to trick or treaters. ...
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