High Functioning Autism | Autism in Our Nest

Bringing High Functioning Autism Out of the Corner

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Autism, Autism Awareness, Cat, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, High-5!, Inclusion 13

Recently I was reminded my daughter’s challenges with HFA may be different, but they are just as important and need to be included in autism conversations. Read more about this, here!

A Very Special Sunday

December 10, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Church, High Functioning Autism, Jesus, Parent 14

Another first! Read about our very special Sunday, here!

BEST SENSORY TOYS FOR KIDS WITH SENSORY PROCESSING ISSUES AND AUTISM

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, High Functioning Autism, Infographic, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Toys 17

Autism Parenting Magazine provided me this infographic about the best sensory toys for kids with sensory processing issues and autism. Check it out!

The Tone

October 9, 2018 Autism, Autism Articulated, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills, Speech 16

I encouraged Catelyn to reach out to a friend, and she let me know of one of her social challenges. Her tone. Read more about this, here!

After School Restraint Collapse

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 After School Restraint Collapse, Autism, Autism Parent, Calming Space, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Meltdown, Social Skills 33

The after school meltdowns were very concerning. Then I learned about After School Restraint Collapse. Read more about this, here!

The Autism “Talk”

October 2, 2018February 28, 2019 Autism, Autism Parent, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism 8

I have often wondered if Declan picked up on some of the things that are different in his day compared to his peers. When he does, we will need to talk about these differences and autism. Read more about this, here!

So Far, So Good!

August 31, 2018 Autism, First Grade, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Lunch, Recess, Sensory Needs, Social Skills 10

Achieving Goals and Making Friends!

August 27, 2018 Autism, Bullying, Depression, Friendships, Fun, High Functioning Autism, Soccer 11

As far as soccer goes, Catelyn loves to play. Different sensory issues have bothered her though through the years. Read how she was able to achieve her soccer goals, here!

Discipline and High Functioning Autism

August 23, 2018 Autism, behavior, behavior change, Bobby, discipline, High Functioning Autism, learning, reinforcement, reward 8

Disciplining Catelyn has always been a challenge.
Not much bothers her when it comes to being sent to time out. Or to her room. She likes those things. Find out how we work to gain more preferred behaviors, here!