... 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. ...
... By trading off doing something you truly don’t have the time to do, you can give yourself more breathing room to stay on top of extra-curricular activities AND general self-care. It becomes easier to say “no” with practice. There are a variety of ways to say no and set boundaries with friends and family with no hard feelings. ...
Are You Afraid To Say No?
... By trading off doing something you truly don’t have the time to do, you can give yourself more breathing room to stay on top of extra-curricular activities AND general self-care. It becomes easier to say “no” with practice. There are a variety of ways to say no and set boundaries with friends and family with no hard feelings. ...
... Send thank you notes for gifts or kind acts. For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. List a few important, positive events in your life, then reflect on what life would have been like without them. ...
Practicing Gratitude When Caring for a Child With Autism
... Send thank you notes for gifts or kind acts. For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. List a few important, positive events in your life, then reflect on what life would have been like without them. ...
... Finally, here are the top gifts parents recommended for relatives to get kids with ASD: iPad Legos Gift cards (iTunes/Amazon) Puzzles Books Sensory toys (like My Keepon, plushies, sonic toys) Video games ...
... Talking about the gifts it brings him. Lately we had been discussing how there are times when different brains have a harder time with some activities, and that’s why sometimes he needed to leave the room to take a test, or use his headphones or have a sensory break. ...
Because I Have Autism
... Talking about the gifts it brings him. Lately we had been discussing how there are times when different brains have a harder time with some activities, and that’s why sometimes he needed to leave the room to take a test, or use his headphones or have a sensory break. ...
... It's J's favorite time of year." "Tomorrow is my daughter's annual Spooktacular sleepover. Just me and 10 9-year-olds. It's bittersweet because these moments are a hard reminder that my son has no friends." Have you found ways to celebrate the holidays while meeting the needs of a child with autism? ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Caring for a Child With Autism
... It's J's favorite time of year." "Tomorrow is my daughter's annual Spooktacular sleepover. Just me and 10 9-year-olds. It's bittersweet because these moments are a hard reminder that my son has no friends." Have you found ways to celebrate the holidays while meeting the needs of a child with autism? ...
... “A guy from Easter Seals comes out to spend time with him and takes him out. He’s doing a great job with my son, who seems to be having a good time. This is very important. He talks about getting a girlfriend and getting married. I just tell him to take it one step at a time, and those things can happen.”11. ...
12 Autism Success Stories From Members: Read the Wins
... “A guy from Easter Seals comes out to spend time with him and takes him out. He’s doing a great job with my son, who seems to be having a good time. This is very important. He talks about getting a girlfriend and getting married. I just tell him to take it one step at a time, and those things can happen.”11. ...
... Preparing children ahead of time can ease some anxiety. Learning tips and tricks from parents who have been there can help you make your child more comfortable at the dentist.On MyAutismTeam, the social network and online support group for parents of kids with autism, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
Dentist Visits and Autism
... Preparing children ahead of time can ease some anxiety. Learning tips and tricks from parents who have been there can help you make your child more comfortable at the dentist.On MyAutismTeam, the social network and online support group for parents of kids with autism, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. ...
... Give your spouse time to him or herself.Sometimes the best thing you can do for your romance is to ensure each spouse gets time to him or herself. A 2009 study showed that Autism Moms have the same levels of chronic stress as combat soldiers. Whoever the primary caregiver is in the household, make sure that person gets some time to recharge! ...
Autism Parents Share: 8 Tips For Keeping It Romantic In A Marriage
... Give your spouse time to him or herself.Sometimes the best thing you can do for your romance is to ensure each spouse gets time to him or herself. A 2009 study showed that Autism Moms have the same levels of chronic stress as combat soldiers. Whoever the primary caregiver is in the household, make sure that person gets some time to recharge! ...
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