... Even though he still struggles from time to time with pushing or shoving he is doing so well and making lots of friends.Yes, my son is academically behind but he can do so much. He is not bound by his Individual Education Program (IEP) to define who he is. Hunter visually excels and can do amazing things. ...
My Perspective: My Son With Autism Has a Beautiful Smile!
... Even though he still struggles from time to time with pushing or shoving he is doing so well and making lots of friends.Yes, my son is academically behind but he can do so much. He is not bound by his Individual Education Program (IEP) to define who he is. Hunter visually excels and can do amazing things. ...
... ZingDog, the musician and composer who wrote Happy Campers, the song that Amy’s son, Dayne connected with, had no idea how much the cheery music moved Dayne. “I was very pleased to hear the effect my music had on Dayne. It is both humbling and very satisfying to know that my music has made a connection with people. ...
Music & Autism: How Music Helped One Mother Connect With Her Son
... ZingDog, the musician and composer who wrote Happy Campers, the song that Amy’s son, Dayne connected with, had no idea how much the cheery music moved Dayne. “I was very pleased to hear the effect my music had on Dayne. It is both humbling and very satisfying to know that my music has made a connection with people. ...
... 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. ...
... She used to repeat herself over and over again to my son, trying to help, but it just made us angry. We felt like she assumed our son was unintelligent. Turns out, she was told that repetition helps with learning. She took that too literally, hence the repetitious nature of her conversations with my son. ...
My Perspective: Lessons on Navigating the Holidays and Family
... She used to repeat herself over and over again to my son, trying to help, but it just made us angry. We felt like she assumed our son was unintelligent. Turns out, she was told that repetition helps with learning. She took that too literally, hence the repetitious nature of her conversations with my son. ...
... • The other day, two parents approached me after my son's baseball game and told me that they too have a son on the spectrum... • My son is so happy when he's at the gym. • I would like for my son to join a team of some sort. Baseball, basketball anything that involves a group. Does anyone have any ideas? Can you relate? ...
Staying Active and Autism
... • The other day, two parents approached me after my son's baseball game and told me that they too have a son on the spectrum... • My son is so happy when he's at the gym. • I would like for my son to join a team of some sort. Baseball, basketball anything that involves a group. Does anyone have any ideas? Can you relate? ...
... My son made a friend in school.• My son is 16 and I can relate to how heartbreaking it is when your kid so desperately wants friends. • My son made a friend at school and has been getting together with her at the library. • My son has his first party at a friend's house. What can I do to make the first interaction positive for everyone? ...
Making Friends and Autism
... My son made a friend in school.• My son is 16 and I can relate to how heartbreaking it is when your kid so desperately wants friends. • My son made a friend at school and has been getting together with her at the library. • My son has his first party at a friend's house. What can I do to make the first interaction positive for everyone? ...
... My poor son had been suffering the pain for God knows how long and I didn't catch it; it's heartbreaking. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.Feel free to ask a question here. ...
Dentist Visits and Autism
... My poor son had been suffering the pain for God knows how long and I didn't catch it; it's heartbreaking. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.Feel free to ask a question here. ...
... If parents take proper care of their own personal needs, they will be in a better position to help their son or daughter make the shift to independence. ...
The Trouble With Eye Contact
... If parents take proper care of their own personal needs, they will be in a better position to help their son or daughter make the shift to independence. ...
... My son is academically ahead...it is IMPULSIVITY and constant controlling issues. Any thoughts? Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.Feel free to ask a question here. ...
Social Skills and Autism
... My son is academically ahead...it is IMPULSIVITY and constant controlling issues. Any thoughts? Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyAutismTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.Feel free to ask a question here. ...
... • My son is overeating. Any advice? • Has anyone had positive results with a gluten-free diet? Here are some conversations about healthy eating:• My daughter is eight years old. I have been having a big challenge with her eating habits.• We tried kefir milk and my son had a reaction. • My son will eat until the point of misery. ...
Healthy Eating and Autism
... • My son is overeating. Any advice? • Has anyone had positive results with a gluten-free diet? Here are some conversations about healthy eating:• My daughter is eight years old. I have been having a big challenge with her eating habits.• We tried kefir milk and my son had a reaction. • My son will eat until the point of misery. ...