... 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. ...
... and hundreds of you took the time to respond.What did we learn? From the unconcerned ("It's probably not a big deal") to the plain unhelpful ("He'll grow out of it"), advice is hurled at us from friends, family, coworkers, even strangers. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... I will take things one day at a time. I will be a stronger advocate for my child at his/her school or with healthcare providers. I will explore new therapies for my child. I will be part of a strong social network for emotional, social, and informational support. I will make more time for my spouse and myself. I will exercise more. ...
2013 Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions From MyAutismTeam Parents
... I will take things one day at a time. I will be a stronger advocate for my child at his/her school or with healthcare providers. I will explore new therapies for my child. I will be part of a strong social network for emotional, social, and informational support. I will make more time for my spouse and myself. I will exercise more. ...
... Individuals receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder later in life often report long-standing stress in relation to social isolation, bullying, exclusion, and the knowledge they are different without the explanatory framework of [a diagnosis of] autism spectrum disorder," the researchers pointed out.So, an early diagnosis could help lower depression ...
Depression Strikes Nearly 1 in 5 Young Adults With Autism: Study
... Individuals receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder later in life often report long-standing stress in relation to social isolation, bullying, exclusion, and the knowledge they are different without the explanatory framework of [a diagnosis of] autism spectrum disorder," the researchers pointed out.So, an early diagnosis could help lower depression ...
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