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Autism Gender Differences

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 After School Restraint Collapse, Asperger's, Assessment, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Awareness Month, Depression, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, School, Social Skills, Treatment 23

Different traits? Differences in restricted behaviors? The ability to camouflage symptoms? What are some of the other gender differences in autism? Find out, here!

Success in the Stack of IEP’s

March 19, 2019 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!

School Without Support

March 7, 2019March 12, 2019 504, Autism, behavior, High Functioning Autism, IEP, learning, School, Special Needs, support 36

I am finding that when a child has a diagnosis, but does not have an IEP or 504 at school, their is little understanding or support. The child isn’t seen as challenged, but challenging. Read more about this, here!

Strangers and Autism

February 21, 2019 Autism, behavior, behavior change, Communication, Processing Speech, School, Strangers 19

Autism involves problems with socializing and communication. Processing what one hears is a large part of social communication. What does this mean for Declan when he is faced with a stranger and shuts down? Find out, here!

The Pun of Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019 Autism, School, Valentine's Day 29

Valentine’s Day brings a lot of funny cards with a lot of funny puns. Most of which go right over Declan’s head. Find out how he likes to celebrate the day, here!

Lunching Alone

February 4, 2019February 8, 2019 Autism, Lunch, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Skills 29

Growing up, I was always afraid of having to eat lunch alone when I started a new school. Should I be concerned that Declan is eating alone now?

In Three Years’ Time…

January 28, 2019 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!