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The Dreaded Red Folder

January 3, 2019 Autism, IEP, learning, Occupational Therapy, School, services, Special Education, Speech 18

With every IEP there comes a time for possible change, which is very stressful. Read more about this, here!

Autism and Empathy

November 13, 2018 Asperger's, Autism, conference, Emotion, Empathy, Feeling Cue, learning, Visual Learning 29

To say a person with autism lacks empathy would be a false statement. Read more about this idea, here!

Discipline and High Functioning Autism

August 23, 2018 Autism, behavior, behavior change, Bobby, discipline, High Functioning Autism, learning, reinforcement, reward 8

Disciplining Catelyn has always been a challenge.
Not much bothers her when it comes to being sent to time out. Or to her room. She likes those things. Find out how we work to gain more preferred behaviors, here!

The 100’s Club

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Autism, Autism Parent, Hope, learning, School 18

“Oh my gosh, it was the cutest thing ever!” The teachers aid gushed, bending over and putting her hands on her knees. She popped

“I Like Kindergarten.”

November 1, 2017 Autism, Kindergarten, learning, School 29

“And do you know what else?” “What’s that, Declan.” “That sign. It means there is no dancing in the street.” I took a peek

Declan Wants to Play!

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Autism, learning, Play, Sports, Success 18

Declan is 6 years old and has never shown any interest in playing any sport. Until now! Read about his new interest – here!

It’s His Time Now

August 30, 2017 Autism, learning, School, Special Education 13

Things are going well for Declan at Kindergarten. Everyone is smiling. Which led me to think about the post I wrote one year ago. Read about it, here!