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4 Tips To Balance Family and Career (Or At Least Try!)
As a working mom, one of my favorite questions I ask other moms is how they manage it all. Turns out there are no secrets and everyone is different. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, a single mom or something in between, it’s universally a challenge to maintain a perfect balance between…
An Autism-Friendship-related Challenge
My son has a friend—which in itself is a big deal in the world of autism. And, it’s a big deal for our kid. My son has known a lot of kids, but has never had too many close friendships over the years. And, the “friends” he did have were mostly through social groups. He…
Connecting with Other Parents in the Autism World
"Six degrees of separation." "It's a small world." "The autism community pays it forward." Here's the scenario: Mom of a child with autism throws a party for her son who is turning thirteen. The son invites a new friend from school to the party. The friend can't make it (she's overwhelmed by the anxiety of…
Children With Autism And Bullies – Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed my fears of my son being bullied – especially in the dreaded middle school.How can teachers and other adults help with students who bully autistic students?Its no secret that teachers, administrators, and aides have to be aware of the bullies. They have to try to anticipate when problems might arise near a known bully. An administrator once told me that bullies typically dont change their behavior …
Teachers And The Inclusion Aide – Part 3
In my previous blog, I discussed inclusion students, the aides that sometimes support them, and how a teacher can incorporate an inclusion aide into their classroom. I discussed how teachers should broker a reasonable working relationship with an inclusion aide.