Tag: Autism education
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You Are Amazing!!!
If no one has told you today, I am telling you. YOU ARE AMAZING! Most of us experience judgmental eyes that look at us with disdain. They don’t see those moments that make life a challenge. They might know someone with a child with autism, but they never share in the difficulties involved. Maybe…
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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 Box
The Box – Shelter in Place Emergency Supplies After the fire, I witnessed the most wonderful acts of kindness. The fire trucks were gone. The house was taped off for safety. Everything was quiet. My neighbor had moved into one of her vacant apartments. She owned some properties and rented out all of them. It…
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The Bag
The Bag – Escape Ready Essentials A few years ago, a real disaster struck. My neighbor’s house caught fire. It was Sunday morning. We stayed up late having one of our epic movie nights. He chose the video. I popped the popcorn and put the root beer into frosty mugs. We didn’t go to bed…
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Join the Movement—Parents Supporting Parents
Need to find like-minded people, I invite you to take the next step. ASD Parent Guide: To Natural Disasters and National Emergencies is available now in ebook and paperback formats. Inside, you’ll find practical tools and heartfelt insights designed to help families like yours prepare for the unexpected. Purchase your copy today:📘 Ebook available at…
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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…