... To be honest, I felt embarrassed that it took me so long to figure it out. If I hadn’t taken the time to slow down, calm and catch my breath, I may have never received her messages.”The First Step to Having a Communication BreakthroughThe above story is from my former client and good friend, Danelle Shouse, who is now an autism specialist herself. ...
The First Time I Realized My Nonverbal Autistic Child Was Communicating
... To be honest, I felt embarrassed that it took me so long to figure it out. If I hadn’t taken the time to slow down, calm and catch my breath, I may have never received her messages.”The First Step to Having a Communication BreakthroughThe above story is from my former client and good friend, Danelle Shouse, who is now an autism specialist herself. ...
... One of the coaches told me he enjoyed my son playing so much and was amazed at how well he played since he had never played before. ...
... This has been a very exciting and rewarding time for me. Because after all the tears and hard work, we are finally seeing progress, and I’m hearing his little voice! This past summer for the first time I heard “I uv u!" ...
My Perspective: A Parent’s Story of Resilience
... This has been a very exciting and rewarding time for me. Because after all the tears and hard work, we are finally seeing progress, and I’m hearing his little voice! This past summer for the first time I heard “I uv u!" ...
... When times are tough, let your mind wander to a time when your child has made you laugh. If your life is anything like ours, your mind won’t have to wander far. On any given day, I can count the melt downs on one hand. But most days the number of times my boys make me laugh are far more than the number of fingers on my hand. ...
My Perspective: How Do You Do It All?
... When times are tough, let your mind wander to a time when your child has made you laugh. If your life is anything like ours, your mind won’t have to wander far. On any given day, I can count the melt downs on one hand. But most days the number of times my boys make me laugh are far more than the number of fingers on my hand. ...
... Grandin left me inspired and is causing me to seriously examine how I’m raising my own two neuro-typical children. I know I could utilize a lot more teachable moments with them than I do currently, and I’m not so sure I stretch my kids and let them safely “fail” enough. ...
... I am so relieved and happy to now know why I struggle from time to time.I am so glad and proud to be an active member on MyAutismTeam. I enjoy supporting those who are going through what I have gone through. My Perspective articles discuss autism and the autism spectrum from a specific point of view. ...
My Perspective: Family Provides an Answer
... I am so relieved and happy to now know why I struggle from time to time.I am so glad and proud to be an active member on MyAutismTeam. I enjoy supporting those who are going through what I have gone through. My Perspective articles discuss autism and the autism spectrum from a specific point of view. ...
... Doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to me at all. I think time and larger studies will prove that this is one more reason to fight for early intervention and never give up on our kids. ...
Teens IQ’s and Brains Can Change – Of Course!
... Doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to me at all. I think time and larger studies will prove that this is one more reason to fight for early intervention and never give up on our kids. ...
... It didn’t matter what time of night it was. And I just tried to breathe through it, not exactly praying, but repeating to myself, “Just let me get through one more night.” We had become masters of surviving Carly. Eventually morning ended the seemingly endless night; one that had never really begun. Light crept through the shades. ...
A Parent’s Toxic Cocktail: Worry & Sleeplessness
... It didn’t matter what time of night it was. And I just tried to breathe through it, not exactly praying, but repeating to myself, “Just let me get through one more night.” We had become masters of surviving Carly. Eventually morning ended the seemingly endless night; one that had never really begun. Light crept through the shades. ...
... I don't want to add pressure right now, but it is really driving me crazy! I have to let go through." • "I need to let go of MY ideas of what he should do for Christmas that will make me happy and follow his lead. He makes me proud in other ways. I learned last night that I shouldn't force my idea of 'happy Christmas memories' on him. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... I don't want to add pressure right now, but it is really driving me crazy! I have to let go through." • "I need to let go of MY ideas of what he should do for Christmas that will make me happy and follow his lead. He makes me proud in other ways. I learned last night that I shouldn't force my idea of 'happy Christmas memories' on him. ...
... Utilize your trusted group of individuals, practice real life situations, and listen to the stories of fellow Aspies like me who have finally begun to filter after years of trial and error. Only then will you be able to navigate the social environments of school, your workplace, and your friends and family. ...
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