“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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Category: Social Skills
Bully? Or Just Mean?
Took her friends – went out of her way to take the girlfriend Catelyn shared half of a “BFF” necklace with Went out of
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It’s the Little Things
“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 do I Really See?
Clearing my mind my favorite way, I thought about what I really see in Declan’s behavior. Read more about it, here!
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What Does a Good Friend to Someone with Autism Look Like?
What does a good friend to someone with autism look like? Find out, here!
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“I’m Listening….”
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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ALL the Kids are Ready!
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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Summer Swimming
In the summer we spend a lot of time at our local pool – which Declan LOVES! He doesn’t always try to interact with the other kids, and when he does, the interactions don’t always work out. But sometimes they do. Read about them , here!
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Socializing is Confusing
Catelyn faces many challenges with High Functioning Autism. Including challenges in social skills. Read more about it, here!
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Areas of Control and High Functioning Autism
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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