Category: Social Learning

“No One Likes Me.”

Autism, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Transitions 33

Declan hates going to school, and recently raised a new complaint. Knowing that he struggles in social situations, I really felt for him. Read more about this, here!

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Social Stories for Autistic Children

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Emotional Regulation, Occupational Therapy, PECS, Social Learning, Social Skills, Social Story 6

“Alright, so I think the best way to help Declan is to work with the reward chart in the classroom.  If he is able

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The Ultimate Guide to Autism Therapies and Solutions

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, PECS, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Social Story, therapy 6

Whether you are just starting out, or thinking about adding or changing therapies, here is a great guide from Autism Parenting Magazine about different autism therapies.

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Summer Socializing

Autism, Friendships, Fun, Pool, Social Learning, Social Skills, Swimming 18

“I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!”  Declan screamed eyes shut, hands over ears. We were at Bobby’s basketball game.  Right next to the

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It’s the Little Things

Autism, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 20

“I’m so EXCITED!!!” Catelyn shrieked in the car as we drove. “I’m excited for you!” I replied checking my ears to see if they

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What Does a Good Friend to Someone with Autism Look Like?

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 14

What does a good friend to someone with autism look like? Find out, here!

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ALL the Kids are Ready!

Autism, High Functioning Autism, School, Social Learning, Social Skills, Success 22

Catelyn has not been excited about school. Feeling bad about the year ahead, we reached out and were pleasantly surprised. Read about Cates transition from sad to happy student, here!

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Socializing is Confusing

Autism, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 28

Catelyn faces many challenges with High Functioning Autism. Including challenges in social skills. Read more about it, here!

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They Focused on What he COULD DO. Not What he Couldn’t

Autism, Autism Family, Social Learning, Special Education 20

Declan graduated from preschool yesterday. And although he is excited for the road ahead, I am terrified to leave behind the teachers and therapists that continued to focus on what Declan could do, not what he couldn’t! Read more, here!

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Areas of Control and High Functioning Autism

Autism, High Functioning Autism, Screen Time, Social Learning, Social Skills 19

With High Functioning Autism (HFA) Catelyn lacks social skills and how her behavior effects others. She often comes across as rude. As a visual learner, I used the following exercise to help Catelyn become more self-aware. Read about it here!

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