... Show Yourself CompassionAccept that you won’t always live up to your intentions. Be kind to yourself when you fall short. If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyAutismTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 as a Caregiver for a Child With Autism
... Show Yourself CompassionAccept that you won’t always live up to your intentions. Be kind to yourself when you fall short. If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyAutismTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? ...
... If it’s not an emergency, ask them to call back in the morning, wish them a good night, and hang up. After saying no to one new obligation, you are asked to take on another. You can point out that caregiving is a full-time job. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Caregiving Easier
... If it’s not an emergency, ask them to call back in the morning, wish them a good night, and hang up. After saying no to one new obligation, you are asked to take on another. You can point out that caregiving is a full-time job. ...
... Also, setting aside dedicated time with the NT child doing something that has nothing to do with autism is key. 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. ...
... This was kind of a hypothetical possibility offered up, more than a practice any parents in the room could point too as actually working for them right now. But something to keep in mind. Does it give you piece of mind and help with family planning? ...
... I picked that title because to me it conjures up images of happy kids without a care in the world. ...
... We ended up finding a medication that worked, and we made lifestyle changes that helped as well.”It’s important to remember that autism may not need to be treated in everyone. Many adults are proud of their autism diagnosis and feel it is important to who they are. Often, they have many supports that allow them to succeed and thrive. ...
4 Treatment Options for Autism
... We ended up finding a medication that worked, and we made lifestyle changes that helped as well.”It’s important to remember that autism may not need to be treated in everyone. Many adults are proud of their autism diagnosis and feel it is important to who they are. Often, they have many supports that allow them to succeed and thrive. ...
... My Perspective articles discuss autism and the autism spectrum from a specific point of view. We understand that everyone with autism or caring for someone with the condition has a different experience. We aim to share as many of those viewpoints as we can. We’d love to hear from you. ...
My Perspective: My Son With Autism Has a Beautiful Smile!
... My Perspective articles discuss autism and the autism spectrum from a specific point of view. We understand that everyone with autism or caring for someone with the condition has a different experience. We aim to share as many of those viewpoints as we can. We’d love to hear from you. ...
... Setting aside time to practice gratitude can help you get in the habit of looking for things to be thankful for. Here are some practical ways you can harness positivity in your life: Keep a gratitude journal. Each day, spend five minutes writing about three things that went well for you and why you think they happened. ...
Practicing Gratitude When Caring for a Child With Autism
... Setting aside time to practice gratitude can help you get in the habit of looking for things to be thankful for. Here are some practical ways you can harness positivity in your life: Keep a gratitude journal. Each day, spend five minutes writing about three things that went well for you and why you think they happened. ...
... If you can't bring yourself to give up the party, think of ways to save time and energy. Use paper plates, plastic flatware, and disposable tablecloths for easy cleanup. Make decorating (or de-decorating) part of the event and get everyone to help. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Caring for a Child With Autism
... If you can't bring yourself to give up the party, think of ways to save time and energy. Use paper plates, plastic flatware, and disposable tablecloths for easy cleanup. Make decorating (or de-decorating) part of the event and get everyone to help. ...
... At three in the morning, I was in no mood for cleaning up. I left the debris on the floor and took Carly back upstairs, put her on the toilet, and cleaned her up. Back in her room, I remade the bed for the third or fourth time that night and got her back under the covers. This time I knew I wouldn’t be going back to my own room. Not tonight. ...
A Parent’s Toxic Cocktail: Worry & Sleeplessness
... At three in the morning, I was in no mood for cleaning up. I left the debris on the floor and took Carly back upstairs, put her on the toilet, and cleaned her up. Back in her room, I remade the bed for the third or fourth time that night and got her back under the covers. This time I knew I wouldn’t be going back to my own room. Not tonight. ...
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