... Kristin: “We met our ABA therapist through parent training and got her to start coming to the house twice a week to work with J.J. We have a great rapport with Kelley. She’s the only therapist J.J. refers to by name.”Speech Therapy once a week – “J.J.’s made incredible gains. He’s 3 years old. ...
5 Things Every Parent in the Autism Community Can Learn from Military Moms
... Kristin: “We met our ABA therapist through parent training and got her to start coming to the house twice a week to work with J.J. We have a great rapport with Kelley. She’s the only therapist J.J. refers to by name.”Speech Therapy once a week – “J.J.’s made incredible gains. He’s 3 years old. ...
... What questions should I ask at an IEP meeting? I was told my son could not get an IEP. What are the next steps? I'm about to start the IEP process with the school my son is currently enrolled in. Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. ...
IEP and Autism
... What questions should I ask at an IEP meeting? I was told my son could not get an IEP. What are the next steps? I'm about to start the IEP process with the school my son is currently enrolled in. Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. ...
... Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long parent-teacher meeting? You're not alone.Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. When you're a caregiver for someone with autism, it can feel like a slew of frustrations accumulate at the worst moments. ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long parent-teacher meeting? You're not alone.Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. When you're a caregiver for someone with autism, it can feel like a slew of frustrations accumulate at the worst moments. ...
... Says one parent, “Sometimes my child is just looking for ‘pockets of normalcy’. It’s totally reasonable for her to feel that way and she appreciates the effort, however small.”1. Don’t Do It AloneIt’s important to connect with other parents who “get it.” ...
... For children with autism, there may add confusion about how to communicate with a bully or how to report it.On MyAutismTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with autism, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
Bullying and Autism
... For children with autism, there may add confusion about how to communicate with a bully or how to report it.On MyAutismTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with autism, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
... His book Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Aspergers, High Functioning Autism or Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult was released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers early in 2012. ...
The Trouble With Eye Contact
... His book Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Aspergers, High Functioning Autism or Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult was released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers early in 2012. ...
... As a parent or caregiver, it's upsetting to see a child experience a meltdown along with the emotional impact felt afterward.On MyAutismTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with autism, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
Handling Meltdowns and Autism
... As a parent or caregiver, it's upsetting to see a child experience a meltdown along with the emotional impact felt afterward.On MyAutismTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with autism, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
... Even as a parent to a child with autism, I still find that initially I feel a little bit of anxiety when initially meeting a new child with ASD. The more exposure I have, the more comfortable I feel. I am an undergraduate research assistant in an Applied Behavior Science program, so I interact with children with ASD all the time. ...
My Perspective: Lessons on Navigating the Holidays and Family
... Even as a parent to a child with autism, I still find that initially I feel a little bit of anxiety when initially meeting a new child with ASD. The more exposure I have, the more comfortable I feel. I am an undergraduate research assistant in an Applied Behavior Science program, so I interact with children with ASD all the time. ...
... Try the weekday lunch date.If getting a sitter is difficult or too expensive, try meeting up for lunch while your child is at school—or have a late breakfast date before heading into work. As New Mexico mom Sharon Esch explains, “My husband and I have a weekly lunch date while my son is at school. ...
Autism Parents Share: 8 Tips For Keeping It Romantic In A Marriage
... Try the weekday lunch date.If getting a sitter is difficult or too expensive, try meeting up for lunch while your child is at school—or have a late breakfast date before heading into work. As New Mexico mom Sharon Esch explains, “My husband and I have a weekly lunch date while my son is at school. ...
... However, I stopped by his group home and his living space was a disaster! 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. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... However, I stopped by his group home and his living space was a disaster! 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. ...
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