Inclusion | Autism in Our Nest

Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Fun, games, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, schedule, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Socialization, Speech, Swimming, Zoom 22

Declan left the pool season as Mr. Social and entered the online classroom where social interaction with peers is not allowed. Read more about this transition, here!

The good, the bad, and the indifferent; Autism and social cues

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 Acceptance, Autism, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Impulsivity, Inclusion, learning, parenting, Play, Pool, Social Behavior, Social Cues, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 25

Declan has had a lot of social opportunities at the pool this summer. Some good, some bad, and some indifferent. Read about this, here!

How Inclusion Helps Bridge the Divide for My Autistic Son

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Autism, Bullying, Inclusion 21

I am happy to say The Mighty picked up one of my posts about inclusion and put it on their site. Check it out!

Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Autism, Bullying, Depression, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Parent, parenting, Special Needs 30

Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!

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!

An Inclusive Halloween

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Autism, Halloween, Inclusion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Special Needs 15

Looking for some ideas on how to provide an inclusive Halloween for all kids? Read about some thoughts, here!

Socialization and Autism

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, basketball, Bobby, Friendships, Inclusion, Introversion, Introvert, playground, Soccer, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Skills 29

“Let (ALL) the children come to me…”

April 9, 2018March 12, 2019 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Family, Faith, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Jesus, Special Needs, Special Needs Family, support 26

As a parent, I wanted to provide my children with the same faith I was raised. I am finally able to do that now. Read more about our experiences, here!