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So, Your Child is Having a Meltdown
As someone who works with kids on the spectrum, I’ve witnessed my fair share of meltdowns. As I said in my sensory 101 post, a meltdown is not a tantrum. A tantrum happens when a child wants something (a toy, … Continue reading
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Tagged ASD, Autism, meltdown, overstimulation, Sensory, tantrum, techniques, weighted blanket
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Summer is coming – is camp in your plans?
I know it seems like march break was only yesterday, but it’s time to start thinking of warmer things – sunshine, warmth, and summer camp! As a kid, I loved summer camp (most of the time) and one way my … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Camp, choosing a camp, Day camp, Special Needs, summer, support
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Board games I like for kids on the Spectrum.
Last week I blogged about how I use board games to help teach turn taking skills to kids with ASD. I’ve been asked what games I recommend and while I have some general guidelines and games that I always try … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Games
Tagged ASD, Autism, board games, Candyland, Co-operative games, Connect 4, Cooperative games, games, Guess Who, Harvest Time, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Lucky Ducks, Set, SPD, Turn Taking, Uno
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Why can’t we all just get along?
Let’s stop all the infighting and focus on what really matters – improving the quality of life for those who live with autism and those who care for and about them. Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, ASD, Autism, Autism Self Advocacy Network, Autism Speaks, Awareness, Children, Geneva Centre for Autism, Special Needs, Special Olympics, WAAD
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Sensory 102
Earlier this week, I wrote about the two most common sensory issues that affect children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – sensitivity to clothing and to food textures.There are other sensitivities that affect children on the spectrum. Sensory issues can … Continue reading
Sensory 101
One of the hardest things for many parents to understand about their child with Autism is their sensory issues. I’m writing from my experience, which is with kids who have ASD. Sensory issues can come on their own, as part … Continue reading
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Tagged ASD, Autism, Sensory, Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD, Special Needs
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The Walls Have Ears…
One of the things that brings me joy is my work with children and teens who have Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When I tell people that I tutor and coach people with ASD I often get quizzical looks … Continue reading
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