Category: Strangers

“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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Declan is Ready for a Substitute Teacher on World Down Syndrome Day!

1/1 Aid, Anxiety, Autism, change, learning, Rock Your Socks, schedule, Strangers, Substitute Teacher, World Down Syndrome Day 6

Having a substitute teacher is hard on Declan as he has to deal with a stranger and change to his routine. Even though Declan has a substitute today he was able to smile as it is World Down Syndrome Day. 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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