Category: Communication

“What is autism?”

1/1 Aid, Acceptance, Anxiety, Atari, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic, Communication, Diagnosis, Language, Mario, Nintendo, Occupational Therapy, Parent, parenting, Pool, Special Education, Special Interests, Special Needs, Speech, Swimming, U.S. Presidents 22

I have always figured I would have “the autism talk” with Declan one day. That one day is now. Read about it, here!

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When Personalities Clash

1/1 Aid, Autism, Behavior Chart, Communication, Control, Flexible Thinking, Friends, Grades, IEP, learning, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, Resources, reward, Reward Chart, services, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Special Education, Speech, support, Teacher 35

Another school year, another IEP meeting – both of which I am glad are over. Read why, here!

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Learning New Conversation Skills with Autism

Autism, Communication, Conversation, High Functioning Autism, learning 11

In the past, Catelyn has had a very hard time talking with adults, being disrespectful and coming across as rude. She has found new comfort in her conversational skills. Read more about this idea, here!

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Success in the Stack of IEP’s

Aggression, Autism, behavior, behavior change, Communication, IEP, Kindergarten, pictures, Potty Training, School, Special Education, support 20

Looking at a picture of Declan as his preschool graduation I realized how much he has accomplished through the years with adequate support. Read more about this, here!

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Socializing with Google Home

Autism, Communication, Conversation, Google Home, Social Interaction, Social Skills 40

I realized I knew a lot about our Google Home – some of her favorite things. How? A little boy with autism taught me. Read more about this, here!

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Strangers and Autism

Autism, behavior, behavior change, Communication, Processing Speech, School, Strangers 19

Autism involves problems with socializing and communication. Processing what one hears is a large part of social communication. What does this mean for Declan when he is faced with a stranger and shuts down? Find out, here!

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Can DIR Floortime Help Kids With Autism Develop Communication Skills?

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Communication, DIR Floortime, Infographic, Occupational Therapy, Play 4

When Declan was two, his workers encouraged me to go to the one place I was hesitant to go with Declan: the floor. Read more about DIR Floortime, here!

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Assistive Communication Devices for Children with Autism

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Communication, PECS, Speech, Visual Learning 3

Here is some useful information about assistive communication devices for children with autism from Autism Parenting Magazine. Check it out!

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“Is This What He Means?”

Autism, Communication, Comprehension, parenting, Sensory Issues 17

Sometimes Declan makes a perplexing statement that I am left to decipher. Read more about this, here!

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“I’m Listening….”

Autism, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills 23

Cate is having a hard time transitioning back into the school year. As we deal with the issues that arise, I realize I have a really big thing to be thankful for. Read about it, here.

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