If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with autism, one of your first questions might be, “How ...
Most parents of kids with autism constantly ask themselves, “Am I doing enough to help my child?”...
... Here are some suggestions for setting intentions that can help improve your physical and emotional well-being:Find Your “Why”It’s easy to pick a resolution based on perceived shortcomings, but focusing on your why - your deeper priorities - can make a bigger impact on your overall quality of life. ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 as a Caregiver for a Child With Autism
... Here are some suggestions for setting intentions that can help improve your physical and emotional well-being:Find Your “Why”It’s easy to pick a resolution based on perceived shortcomings, but focusing on your why - your deeper priorities - can make a bigger impact on your overall quality of life. ...
As the year comes to a close, many of us at MyAutismTeam are reflecting on the year and what we'...
... Instead of thinking, I always knew they’d get rid of those diapers, I’d think: I never thought they’d stop relying on diapers. (They have.) I never thought they’d have as many friends as they do. (They’ve got some good buddies.) I never thought I’d see either of my kids willingly board a school bus in the morning. (I see it every weekday morning.) ...
Embracing the Positives & Exorcising the Negatives around Autism – One Dad’s Journey
... Instead of thinking, I always knew they’d get rid of those diapers, I’d think: I never thought they’d stop relying on diapers. (They have.) I never thought they’d have as many friends as they do. (They’ve got some good buddies.) I never thought I’d see either of my kids willingly board a school bus in the morning. (I see it every weekday morning.) ...
... For young children, have your little one help hand out candy to trick or treaters. This sort of role play enables your child to ease into the expectations of trick or treating. Comfortable costumes. If your child experiences sensory overload, avoid masks. Explore with your child costume options that do not inhibit movement or irritate. ...
This blog is the third in a support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, occupational therapist...
... This makes the battle a little easier.” In other cases, families make the tough decision to move to a new city, state, or even country to find better services for children with autism. One frustrated parent wrote, “I’ve been fighting with the school for the last couple of years just to get adequate support for my son. ...
Choosing Schools for a Child With Autism
... This makes the battle a little easier.” In other cases, families make the tough decision to move to a new city, state, or even country to find better services for children with autism. One frustrated parent wrote, “I’ve been fighting with the school for the last couple of years just to get adequate support for my son. ...
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