Are there any video games on your holiday shopping list? If so, I'm here to help you pick the right ones! I remember a few years ago, I really wanted a copy of the new Super Mario game. My mom ended up getting me Mario Paint instead. It was pretty cool and I still liked having a new game, but it just wasn't the same. Probably because I wanted to fight Koopa troopas, and Mario … [Read more...] about Top Video Game Releases This Holiday Season
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Autism and a Middle School Assessment
Autism and a Middle School Assessment My child is about to finish his first year in middle school. Here is a recap: What did we do to prep the transition? We got to know the campus. Whenever we got a chance, we stopped off at the school and walked around. Even on Sundays. My son took a summer class there to review sixth grade English. More so than reviewing English, … [Read more...] about Autism and a Middle School Assessment
Social Cues or Facial Expressions for Kids with Autism – Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed how autistic kids can learn to read social cues or facial expression. I talked about how we added a bonus category to our son’s earnings chart where he could earn extra monthly points if he noticed a social cue. Unfortunately, even after my son earned points for noticing a facial expression, he couldn’t really describe what he was seeing. How else … [Read more...] about Social Cues or Facial Expressions for Kids with Autism – Part 2
Mommy Cop on Playroom Patrol
"My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it." - Mark Twain “Sienna hit me!” Alessio cries. “She doesn’t know what she’s doing. She’s a baby. Just playing. A love tap,” I say. But in reality, my 14-month old has a death grip so strong I call her Shera Warrior Princess. I try to pry her hand off Alessio’s sleeve, but … [Read more...] about Mommy Cop on Playroom Patrol
Autism and a New Study
Autism and a New Study Happy New Year 2022 Recently, I came across a study that provides one explanation on why autism presents in males more than females. NOTE: This is only one small study conducted by Dr. Christine Ecker of Goethe University in Germany. What did the study say? The study looked at why it seems as if autism presents more in boys/males than … [Read more...] about Autism and a New Study