We avoid saying words in this house that will trigger a meltdown. But we cannot prevent the words being spoken in the community. What can we do to help Declan prepare for the words he hates to hear? Find out!
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Making Associations and Learning
Hulk Says Hi! Learning Social Skills
Vaccinations and Autism
After Declan lost his speech I was skeptical of the research that concluded vaccinations did not cause autism. See the information that helped me understand what else was happening in Declan’s developing brain.
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Autism Parenting and Coping Skills
As a parent of children with autism, I work to help my children find coping skills to help them through tough times. What coping skills do I, or other parents of children with autism use? Find out here!
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Autism is Just a Part of Our Family
Autism is just a part of our family. We are also happiness and love.
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Change Happens
My son with autism has a hard time with transitions. We started a conversation today about a large transition that will happen next year. I don’t think he understands yet, but the seed has been planted.
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High Functioning Autism and Control
My daughter has High Functioning Autism. She has a hard time with flexible thinking and will cry when someone tries to teach her something new. Why? She feels she is losing control.
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Riding the Autism Wave
Helping my son with autism is like riding a wave. There are times we soar on top of the wave until the wave ends, comes down and makes us take a few steps back. But I know a new wave is coming. In just a bit.
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Becoming a Special Needs Parent
I went from being a parent to a special needs parent, and my parenting style changed. Read how!
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