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Sugar Mommas’ SWEETHEART Pretzels
These pretzel treats are a perfect activity to get the kids involved. Pretzels and chocolate – I think those are two staples in a kids life, arent they? I could not keep my son away if I tried. Once these treats are assembled and cooled, we put them in cello bags and tied them with a decorative ribbon. My kids cant wait to give their gourmet gifts to teachers, grandparents, and friends.
Can Swimming Make Your Child Smarter?
If you want to learn to swim jump into the water. On dry land no frame of mind is ever going to help you. – Bruce Lee Splash! Dive! Dog paddle! Get your kids swimming as early as possible. Yes, it feels good and yes, its good for you, but did you know that swimming makes your child smarter?
The Arts and Children with Autism
My son interest in music has been hit or miss. He liked listening to songs a few years ago, but then it went away. It's came back last summer as we were on a driving trip. He has never really been drawn to musical instruments. Why are musical instruments sometimes hard for our kids? In…
Children with Autism and Outside Agencies – Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed how I took my son to an outside agency (by outside I mean one that is not directly funded by the school district) to be tested for reading comprehension. He had scored low. Then, at his first fifth grade testing, he again scored low. Right before his December IEP, however, he was retested and the numbers were significantly better. He had improved greatly. At the IEP, we decided to …
Teachers and the Inclusion Aide – Part 2
My last blog introduced the topic teachers and the aides that are sometimes in their classrooms who are there to help support an autistic child. I call this aide the inclusion aide. What can be one stumbling block?