Tag: Autism Diagnosis
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The Reason I Still Fight
If I had to choose a superpower, it would not be mind-reading or the ability to fly. I wish that I could sit inside my son’s body for about 20 minutes, so that I can feel what he is feeling. Although I’d probably scream the entire time I’m in there. I feel so lost all…
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Teaching Through Play
It is important to teach skills to children with Autism. One of the most common methods is repetition. While this is effective, there is another way to consider. Learning through play. When I was in the third grade, I can remember learning multiplication. Although we were taught to just memorize them and take paper tests,…
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The Rules
Grocery stores can be a challenge for some of our kids. It’s loud, bright, and a bit overwhelming at times. Let’s not talk about the long lines. Most of us don’t like those. If you learn the rules, you can reduce the challenge. Our kids come with a set of rules that are non-negotiable. You…
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A Precious Lesson I Will Never Forget
Around the age of 6, I can remember going to the local grocer with my mother. It was a community store, most likely family-owned. The only shoppers were from the surrounding area, and most people were pleasantly cordial. I distinctly remember an older woman with her twin sons. Everyone would smile at them, but she…
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Our Autism Journey Began
It would be difficult to find anyone who has not at least heard the word autism. Advocacy groups have done a great job of bringing the medical term into the mainstream. It’s no longer the abstract diagnosis it once was. Most people don’t have a real grasp on understanding autism spectrum disorders but have had…