Tag: Speech

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The Plans Unfold

1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Impulsivity, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sensory Seeking, Sibling, Social Distancing, Speech, Swimming, Teacher 21

The first round of plans for the new school year have been sent out. Knowing MY kids, one of the plans made me smile. Read more about it, here!

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“What is autism?”

1/1 Aid, Acceptance, Anxiety, Atari, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic, Communication, Diagnosis, Language, Mario, Nintendo, Occupational Therapy, Parent, parenting, Pool, Special Education, Special Interests, Special Needs, Speech, Swimming, U.S. Presidents 22

I have always figured I would have “the autism talk” with Declan one day. That one day is now. Read about it, here!

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The Quest for World Domination

Autism, COVID-19, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, schedule, School, Social Skills, Speech, Stay-At-Home Mom, therapy, Zoom 24

A fun look at video conferencing and the end of the school year. What happens next? Find out, here!

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So Much Progress!

Autism, change, Speech 17

After watching a 17 second video of Declan from 3 years ago, I realized how much progress he has made. Check it out, here!

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The Dreaded Red Folder

Autism, IEP, learning, Occupational Therapy, School, services, Special Education, Speech 18

With every IEP there comes a time for possible change, which is very stressful. Read more about this, here!

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Assistive Communication Devices for Children with Autism

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Communication, PECS, Speech, Visual Learning 3

Here is some useful information about assistive communication devices for children with autism from Autism Parenting Magazine. Check it out!

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The Tone

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!

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Autism, Head Banging and Other Self-Harming Behavior

Anger, Autism, Biting, Head Banging, Resources, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Issues, Speech 4

“Oh my gosh, please make him stop!” I implored my husband as we sat in horror. Declan was on all fours, screaming and crying. 

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What do I Really See?

Aggression, Autism, Coping Skills, Sensory Seeking, Social Skills, support, Trigger Word 17

Clearing my mind my favorite way, I thought about what I really see in Declan’s behavior. Read more about it, here!

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Support Granted! Smooth Transition Ahead!

Autism, IEP, Special Education 16

The meeting I have dreaded and feared for months finally happened. What supports and services will Declan’s new school provide him when he transitions? Read about the meeting here!

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