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The Shooting of an Autistic Man’s Aide
The Shooting of the Autistic Man’s Aide I’d like to comment on an incident that took place this week. Here’s what happened: A severely autistic man got out from a facility in Florida. He was out on his own. He brought with him a preferred toy, a toy truck. Someone in the home noticed that…
Talking to Your Teen with Autism
Before beginning a new teen club, we had to have an intake before the first session. The intake involved an intake specialist, my child, and myself and my husband. We had to sign off on some of the rules for the club and discuss expected behaviors and participation. What is this teen club? This teen…
Moving Up the Autistic Ladder
Moving Up the Autistic Ladder My son began a social skills class at age three. As of last week, he is now officially in a "teen club." What is a social skills class? A social skills class is a structured environment with one to one, partner, or group facilitation. The groups consist of four to…
Secrets for Easing Labor Pain
Studies have, for a long time, shown that deep breathing, mental imagery, deep massage or acupressure, and the presence of a constant companion or coach during labor can ease labor pains, making the miracle of birth more, well, enjoyable.
Aging Out of Autism Services
My son has been in a social skills group since he was three years old. When he turns thirteen this year, he will "officially" age out of this group. What is social skills group? Social skills group is a structured play group with four to six children who are relatively near each other on the…