... “People are used to us leaving abruptly without saying goodbye.”“I did several little things last week to put myself first.”Have you found alternative ways of saying "no," without saying "no?"Share in the comments below. ...
Say "No" by Saying "Yes" to Something Else
... “People are used to us leaving abruptly without saying goodbye.”“I did several little things last week to put myself first.”Have you found alternative ways of saying "no," without saying "no?"Share in the comments below. ...
... I told her I’m hoping she will take what I’m telling her seriously because my son has not gotten the help he needs." Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MyAutismTeam. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... I told her I’m hoping she will take what I’m telling her seriously because my son has not gotten the help he needs." Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MyAutismTeam. ...
... Even though to the outside world it didn’t look like a typical conversation, it felt more intense than any other interaction I’ve had with another person.What amazed me was the fact that when I joined her in her favorite activity, it ended up giving me the answers I was looking for on how to reach her. ...
The First Time I Realized My Nonverbal Autistic Child Was Communicating
... Even though to the outside world it didn’t look like a typical conversation, it felt more intense than any other interaction I’ve had with another person.What amazed me was the fact that when I joined her in her favorite activity, it ended up giving me the answers I was looking for on how to reach her. ...
... We are working on helping him understand that his aide is there as a “coach” and “interpreter” when he needs help.But he also needs to know that we will listen to what he is really saying and doing and go beyond the specific words that he is using in order to make sure that we understand their meaning. ...
Because I Have Autism
... We are working on helping him understand that his aide is there as a “coach” and “interpreter” when he needs help.But he also needs to know that we will listen to what he is really saying and doing and go beyond the specific words that he is using in order to make sure that we understand their meaning. ...
... Ask your child’s pediatrician or a social worker about resources that can help.The cost of an autism diagnosis for an adult can vary greatly depending on which specialists are seen, the extent of neuropsychological testing, and how much insurance coverage a person has. ...
How Is Autism Diagnosed? Criteria, Cost, and More
... Ask your child’s pediatrician or a social worker about resources that can help.The cost of an autism diagnosis for an adult can vary greatly depending on which specialists are seen, the extent of neuropsychological testing, and how much insurance coverage a person has. ...
Here are four ways to save money on medications.
... The panelists expressed that in the “next 10 to 15 years we hope to know a lot more about these conditions.”If you’re a parent of a child with autism and are interested in discussing this, or any other topic with other parents like you, you can do so on MyAutismTeam. ...
Is it worth getting diagnostic tests for autism spectrum disorders?
... The panelists expressed that in the “next 10 to 15 years we hope to know a lot more about these conditions.”If you’re a parent of a child with autism and are interested in discussing this, or any other topic with other parents like you, you can do so on MyAutismTeam. ...
... Remember, you don’t need to apologize for setting good boundaries around what is best for you and your child.Here are some conversations from MyAutismTeam about setting and defending boundaries:"As soon as we were in the car and driving, the weight LIFTED and I felt a big smile on my face! And I blurted out: Wow, well done! ...
How Good Boundaries Make Caregiving Easier
... Remember, you don’t need to apologize for setting good boundaries around what is best for you and your child.Here are some conversations from MyAutismTeam about setting and defending boundaries:"As soon as we were in the car and driving, the weight LIFTED and I felt a big smile on my face! And I blurted out: Wow, well done! ...
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