... “I will pay off a credit card” becomes “I intend to focus my spending on the bills and purchases that have the greatest impact on my life.” “I will stop gossiping” becomes “I will focus on the goodness in others.” Once you’ve identified your deeper purpose, you can focus on small actions that will support your why. ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 as a Caregiver for a Child With Autism
... “I will pay off a credit card” becomes “I intend to focus my spending on the bills and purchases that have the greatest impact on my life.” “I will stop gossiping” becomes “I will focus on the goodness in others.” Once you’ve identified your deeper purpose, you can focus on small actions that will support your why. ...
... Managing your child's needs and behaviors may make it difficult to find time to focus on your own emotional well-being. Like most things in life, gratitude can get easier with practice. Setting aside time to practice gratitude can help you get in the habit of looking for things to be thankful for. ...
Practicing Gratitude When Caring for a Child With Autism
... Managing your child's needs and behaviors may make it difficult to find time to focus on your own emotional well-being. Like most things in life, gratitude can get easier with practice. Setting aside time to practice gratitude can help you get in the habit of looking for things to be thankful for. ...
... Bedtime or couch time is a really good time to try this.We’ve been taught to focus on the inhale. However, research shows that the part of the breath cycle that is most important for relaxation is the exhale. Usually we tell people to inhale if they are upset to calm. ...
What Causes Meltdowns?
... Bedtime or couch time is a really good time to try this.We’ve been taught to focus on the inhale. However, research shows that the part of the breath cycle that is most important for relaxation is the exhale. Usually we tell people to inhale if they are upset to calm. ...
... I am trying to find meds that may help… He needs meds for impulse control, hyperactivity, and focus. Here are some question-and-answer threads about the types of doctors who prescribe meds: Developmental pediatrician vs. neuropsychologist? Can I have some input about stimulants? Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
Doctors, Prescribed Medications, and Autism
... I am trying to find meds that may help… He needs meds for impulse control, hyperactivity, and focus. Here are some question-and-answer threads about the types of doctors who prescribe meds: Developmental pediatrician vs. neuropsychologist? Can I have some input about stimulants? Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
... Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself and your child.Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Caregiving Easier
... Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself and your child.Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
... Asking for a raincheck or suggesting a future get-together instead shows it's important to you but lets you focus on caring for you and your family.Here are some conversations from the community about this topic:"How do you take care of yourselves?"“People are used to us leaving abruptly without saying goodbye.” ...
Say "No" by Saying "Yes" to Something Else
... Asking for a raincheck or suggesting a future get-together instead shows it's important to you but lets you focus on caring for you and your family.Here are some conversations from the community about this topic:"How do you take care of yourselves?"“People are used to us leaving abruptly without saying goodbye.” ...
... The hand placement will help you focus on using your diaphragm to breathe. ...
... I can't look for the FINISH LINE, I just need to look down and focus on each BIG STEP."Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. ...
Ready to Stop Judging Yourself?
... I can't look for the FINISH LINE, I just need to look down and focus on each BIG STEP."Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. ...
... Grandin encourages parents of children on the spectrum to focus on their kids' countless - often ignored - strengths rather than their challenges.4. ...
Four Books About Autism You Should Read
... Grandin encourages parents of children on the spectrum to focus on their kids' countless - often ignored - strengths rather than their challenges.4. ...
... An "I" statement directly communicates your feelings and sets a clear boundary, allowing you to focus on caring for your loved one on the spectrum and managing autism-related challenges like sensory processing difficulties or fixations. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... An "I" statement directly communicates your feelings and sets a clear boundary, allowing you to focus on caring for your loved one on the spectrum and managing autism-related challenges like sensory processing difficulties or fixations. ...
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