Category: Social Interaction

“Excuse me, Mr. Adam? I have something to say:”

Autism, Fun, Puppets, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Special Interests 18

“Excuse me, Mr. Adam? I have something to say:” “I have a suggestion for all of the beginning puppeteers here in camp…” “Why were

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Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Fun, games, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, schedule, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Socialization, Speech, Swimming, Zoom 22

Declan left the pool season as Mr. Social and entered the online classroom where social interaction with peers is not allowed. Read more about this transition, here!

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sunglasses girl swimming pool swimming

The good, the bad, and the indifferent; Autism and social cues

Acceptance, Autism, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Impulsivity, Inclusion, learning, parenting, Play, Pool, Social Behavior, Social Cues, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 25

Declan has had a lot of social opportunities at the pool this summer. Some good, some bad, and some indifferent. Read about this, here!

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Risks, Risks, Everywhere a Risk

Autism, COVID-19, Masks, Soccer, Social Distancing, Social Interaction, Social Skills 27

In the past five months we have assessed which risks we were willing to take in any situation. This weekend we allowed the kids a new activity. Read about it, here!

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majestic mountain peak hidden in cloudy sky

They’re All Mountains

Autism, Autism Acceptance, concrete thinking, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Play, Pool, Self-Regulation, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills, Socialization, Special Interests, Swimming 21

Another social situation, another mountain Declan was willing to die on. Read more about this, here!

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On Socializing and Diving Boards

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friends, Friendships, Fun, learning, Parent, parenting, Pool, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Socialization, Summer Activities, Swimming 22

Declan’s social isolation bubble at the pool has been popped. Now he is looking to socialize, without much success. But there is something new for him to focus on. Read more, 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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“I’m too Embarrassed!”

Anxiety, Autism, Emotion, Social Interaction, Strangers 17

“I am too embarrassed!” is something I am hearing very frequently from Declan these days. But why is he feeling embarrassed? Read more, here!

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Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.

Autism, Autism Awareness, Bobby, concrete thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Play, playground, Sleep, Social Interaction, Socialization 17

Through the years, my kids have said and done some things that really made me laugh. Why would I hesitate to share? Find out, here!

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Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Introversion, Introvert, Nature vs Nurture, Parent, parenting, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Skills, Socialization 20

Being a socially anxious introvert, I have often wondered how much of my personality was passed to my kids, and how much their experiences would shape their socialization patterns. Nature vs nurture – who wins?

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