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All Aboard the Holiday Express…
The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With […]
Hang in There Moms, Words of Encouragement from Expressing Motherhood
Hang in there moms, we may be in self-quarantine due to COVID-19, but there are ways we can make it through each day with a little encouragement from each other. This Mother’s Day video from cast members and fans of Expressing Motherhood, reminds us to go easy on ourselves and find moments for self care. […]
Expressing Gratitude at Work: How to Do It and Why You Should
Administrative Professionals week just ended and it reminded me how important it is to tell my co-workers how much I appreciate them. I always try to do something special for my team during that week. Some friends think it’s unnecessary; after all, do you really need to thank someone just doing a job they are […]
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 sons earnings chart where he could earn extra monthly points if he noticed a social cue.
Social Cues or Facial Expressions for Kids with Autism – Part 1
How do our kids learn social cues? How do they learn to read facial expressions? It’s tough for our kids to learn social cues and/or read facial expressions because they have a tendency to be uncomfortable looking at other people. How can they be expected to read non-verbal cues if they’re not looking at other people?