Tag: Aggression

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The Birthday Beast and Life Lessons

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, behavior, Birthday, COVID-19, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, family, frustration, games, Gaming, learning, losing, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Regulate, Restricted Interests, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing 24

While trying to create the best birthday ever for Declan, we unintentionally created a birthday beast. Read how we handled the beast, here!

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“Heads Up!”

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!

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Focusing on the Fun of Vacation

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, Fun, Meltdown, Reward Chart, Running Away, Self-Regulation, Trip, Vacation 41

Last week we went on vacation. As much as we tried to plan for the challenges Declan would face, we were still unprepared. But I am going to focus on all the positive of the vacation – read why, here!

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Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Social Behavior

Aggression, Autism, behavior, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Social Behavior, Social Learning, Social Skills 13

Catelyn and Declan both face their struggles in social situations and are continuing to learn the rights and wrongs of social behavior. Read more about this, here!

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Success in the Stack of IEP’s

Aggression, Autism, behavior, behavior change, Communication, IEP, Kindergarten, pictures, Potty Training, School, Special Education, support 20

Looking at a picture of Declan as his preschool graduation I realized how much he has accomplished through the years with adequate support. Read more about this, here!

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In Three Years’ Time…

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Acceptance, blessing, Blogging, Friendships, playground, Recess, School, Social Interaction, Social Skills 27

In three years’ time I am excited to come back and read this post about Declan’s friend, Grace. His friend, his guide and his advocate. Read more about this, here!

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Autism and Aggression

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, autism sibling 20

Lately, I have been enjoying the TV show, The Walking Dead.  I love a good post-apocalyptic story and The Walking Dead fits the mold.

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Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 16

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

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Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 0

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

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It’s Just a Phase

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!

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