Transitions | Autism in Our Nest

Learning the Ropes in the Online Learning World

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, behavior, Chewy Tube, Coping Skills, COVID-19, Diet, Emotional Regulation, fidget cube, Fidget toy, frustration, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, parenting, schedule, School, Screen Time, Self-Regulation, Speech, Stay-At-Home Mom, Transitions, Visual Learning, Zoom 30

The first week of online learning is over. How did we do? Find out here!

4 Aids to Help the Autistic Online Learner

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Fidget toy, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, schedule, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Social Distancing, support, Trampoline, Transitions, Visual Learning 34

As we gear up for online learning in the fall, I realized there are four special accommodations I make for my autistic son so he can be successful with school. Read more, here!

“Heads Up!”

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Aggression, Autism, frustration, Masking, Parent, School, Teacher, Transitions 22

After years of giving Declan’s teacher an unnecessary “Heads Up!” I’ve come to a different conclusion: Declan is a different child at home than he is at school. Read more, here!

The Schedule

September 19, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, schedule, Transitions 23

Declan has a hard time transitioning from any activity when at home. So, I went back to the schedule – something he could see visually – to find success. Read more about it, here!

Celebrating Siblings on the Autism Spectrum

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 Autism, Autism Family, Bobby, High Functioning Autism, Running, Sibling, Transitions 31

There are a thousand happy moments parenting a child with autism. There are some uniquely hard moments too. My son has realized the same as a sibling. Read how he celebrates his brother and sister on the autism spectrum, here!

Autism and Running Away

March 13, 2019 1/1 Aid, Anger, Autism, behavior, Elopement, Emotional Regulation, Head Banging, Running Away, Safety Awareness, Transitions, Wandering 35

Declan has started running away from home when he gets upset. How could I work to keep him safe? Here is what I found –

“No One Likes Me.”

September 27, 2018 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!

Getting Ready for School!

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 Autism, First Grade, Friendships, Fun, Occupational Therapy, Play, playground, Routine, School, Sleep, Transitions 17

It’s Just a Phase

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Family, Hope, Meltdown, Special Needs, Transitions 28

As we wait for school to start again in the fall, we have a hard time at home. The most important thing I keep in mind – it’s just a phase. Read more about it, here!