Social Skills | Autism in Our Nest

Socializing with Google Home

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Autism, Communication, Conversation, Google Home, Social Interaction, Social Skills 40

I realized I knew a lot about our Google Home – some of her favorite things. How? A little boy with autism taught me. Read more about this, 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!

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!

“No One Likes Me.”

September 27, 2018 Autism, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Transitions 33

Declan hates going to school, and recently raised a new complaint. Knowing that he struggles in social situations, I really felt for him. Read more about this, here!