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Thinking Ahead about Autism
Thinking Ahead about Autism What do I mean? I’m talking about planning. Planning because you have a child with autism. This is more than planning for an event or a trip because you just have kids. I mean to take it one step further because you need to think a little more about your…
Autism and Reporting on 2020 Back to School
Autism and Reporting on 2020 Back to School I'm reposting this... With some updates. Because it's important! My child with autism is a senior in high school!! In the past, this meant fun senior activities, graduation photographs, a prom, and the usual graduation ceremony. All of those things for the seniors of 2020 didn’t…
Autism and Back to School
Autism and Back to School My child with autism is a senior in high school!! In the past, this meant fun senior activities, graduation photographs, a prom, and the usual graduation ceremony. All of those things for the seniors of 2020 didn’t happen due to the coronavirus. What’s happening for my child? The first half…
Distraction Verses Obsession in Children with Autism
I spent last week pondering these two ideas. Why? Well, here’s the set up: My son is currently obsessed with Pokemon. It started last spring when a buddy got him into it. They play it together now, and it’s pretty much all my son plays these days. Not only plays, but talks about. And, thinks…
Oral Issues with Children with Autism – Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed oral issues that can be triggered by dry skin or food, and how kids with autism may react to oral issues. In this blog, Im going to discuss something my child has recently begun doing – finger licking.