Tag: support

School: To be, or not to be? That is the question…

1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friendships, Handwriting, IEP, Mario, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, Pool, School, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing, support 44

The conversation is in the air. What will school look like in the Fall? I think it may be different for everyone. Read more, here!

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A Parenting Lesson from Nancy Edison

Parent, parenting, support, Teacher 13

Recently, I heard the story of Thomas Edison and his mother, Nancy Edison ā€“ whose Mama Bear moment is a lesson for us all. Read more, here!

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The Second Grade Blues

Autism, Bobby, Bullying, Depression, Flexible Thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, support, therapy 31

Bobby and Catelyn each had a tough year in second grade. Can Declan break the streak? Find out, here!

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Riding the Autism Wave

Autism, behavior, Deep Pressure, parenting, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Sock, support, Time Out 10

As a parent, I am often riding high on the wave with Declan in all his successes. But sometimes, the wave comes crashing down and I help him through the hard times. Read more, here!

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A-Changin With the Times

Assessment, Autism, Diagnosis, learning, Meltdown, Parent, Resources, School, social anxiety, Stay-At-Home Mom, support 22

This image popped up in my Facebook memories from five years ago. Declan had been diagnosed with autism just days before. I was a different person. Read more, here!

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I Met the Mama Bear Inside

Autism, Flexible Thinking, IEP, Introvert, Mama Bear, services, support 13

Being an easy going, accepting person I never thought I had a Mama Bear inside. Until I met her. Read more about this, here!

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The Signs of Autism I Missed

Autism, Diagnosis, Echolalia, High Functioning Autism, Language, Meltdown, Repetitive Behaviors, Routine, Safety Awareness, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Seeking, Sleep, support, Symptoms 25

After reading a similar article, I realized there were signs of autism I had missed when my children were babies. Read about them, here!

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Who’s in Your Autism Tribe?

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Church, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Social Media, support 17

When my children were diagnosed with autism, I found a shift in the people and organizations that supported us. Read more about this, here!

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Success in the Stack of IEP’s

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!

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School Without Support

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!

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