"The moment my child was diagnosed, I dropped all my assumptions about autism. It was so freeing....
... Your calmness will feel like a warm blanket to them. The safer they feel with you, the easier it will be for them to try and communicate with you in whatever way is possible for them.When you approach your child calmly, this will allow you to decipher the communication clues your child is sending you with clarity. ...
The First Time I Realized My Nonverbal Autistic Child Was Communicating
... Your calmness will feel like a warm blanket to them. The safer they feel with you, the easier it will be for them to try and communicate with you in whatever way is possible for them.When you approach your child calmly, this will allow you to decipher the communication clues your child is sending you with clarity. ...
... Maintaining a good peace of mind has a huge impact on everything you do. Caring for someone with autism also means trust is a very important factor. Trust that your instincts will guide you in making the best decisions about care but remember to monitor your own state of mind and understand where your decision making is coming from. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... Maintaining a good peace of mind has a huge impact on everything you do. Caring for someone with autism also means trust is a very important factor. Trust that your instincts will guide you in making the best decisions about care but remember to monitor your own state of mind and understand where your decision making is coming from. ...
... Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. How do you stop fear from taking over? Join the conversation below. ...
... She really listened to what we thought his major challenges were and we worked together from there.”Warm Reception from OT’sLast week we shared these results with OT’s who specialize in autism at the American Occupational Therapy Association‘s Annual Conference in San Diego. ...
... But something to keep in mind. Does it give you piece of mind and help with family planning? – Much of the recent research in autism genetics is around something called “copy number variation” or CNV. If our genetic code reads like a book, then CNV would be like having duplicate copies of some of the pages in the book. ...
Is it worth getting diagnostic tests for autism spectrum disorders?
... But something to keep in mind. Does it give you piece of mind and help with family planning? – Much of the recent research in autism genetics is around something called “copy number variation” or CNV. If our genetic code reads like a book, then CNV would be like having duplicate copies of some of the pages in the book. ...
... When times are tough, let your mind wander to a time when your child has made you laugh. If your life is anything like ours, your mind won’t have to wander far. On any given day, I can count the melt downs on one hand. But most days the number of times my boys make me laugh are far more than the number of fingers on my hand. ...
My Perspective: How Do You Do It All?
... When times are tough, let your mind wander to a time when your child has made you laugh. If your life is anything like ours, your mind won’t have to wander far. On any given day, I can count the melt downs on one hand. But most days the number of times my boys make me laugh are far more than the number of fingers on my hand. ...
... They each have more than one child on the autism spectrum.In a sibling study between 2003 and 2008, the MIND Institute found that the likelihood of parents having a second child with autism was between 15 and 20%. ...
... Such a brilliant mind. Such a needed advocate for society to understand the experiences of someone on the spectrum."What book about autism do wish you knew about when your child or someone you care for was first diagnosed? Share in the comments below! ...
Four Books About Autism You Should Read
... Such a brilliant mind. Such a needed advocate for society to understand the experiences of someone on the spectrum."What book about autism do wish you knew about when your child or someone you care for was first diagnosed? Share in the comments below! ...
... Finding something to be thankful for, whether great or small, can help calm your mind and lift your mood.The evidence of 15 years of research shows that in general, an attitude of gratitude may benefit one's daily well-being, and not just in psychological ways. ...
Practicing Gratitude When Caring for a Child With Autism
... Finding something to be thankful for, whether great or small, can help calm your mind and lift your mood.The evidence of 15 years of research shows that in general, an attitude of gratitude may benefit one's daily well-being, and not just in psychological ways. ...
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