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Sensory Difficulties in People with Autism
I found this list very helpful in understanding how a person can measure another personʼs sensory difficulties. It looks like good explanation of sensory processing issues for a layperson. What are sensory difficulties? Difficulties with loud noises, smells, being hugged, walking on certain surfaces, and having certain foods in your mouth are some examples. People…
How to Explain Negative Cheering to a Child with Autism
Our child has been to numerous sporting events ever since he was a baby. We never let autism get in the way of taking him with us to a sporting event (or anywhere public). Especially a baseball game. My husband attends a fair number of Dodger games each year and often takes our child. Our…
From Mayweather to Ray Rice: Decoding Sports Media’s Bias Against Women
The past year in many ways has been a very good one in our country’s fight to end violence against women. Last fall, there was intense outcry following the release of the elevator video showing Baltimore Raven’s running back Ray Rice punching his then fiancée. Following that watershed moment, President Obama and Vice President Biden…
Fun and Healthy Easter Basket Ideas
So its almost time for the Easter Bunny to visit again, but youve made a few new requests this year. Youd like to mix it up a little and go beyond just the plastic eggs, faux grass, and outrageous amounts of sugar. Here are some fresh ideas to fill those Easter baskets without copious amounts of candy: Healthy Snacks Every kid expects a few chocolate bunnies or some jelly beans, but you can prevent a sugar high by balancing the sweets with some more nutritious snacks. Include packages of goldfish, nuts, raisins, healthy fruit snacks, etc.
Children With Autism And Team Sports
My son is a member of a VIP swim team. The team is not restricted to children with autism only, nor is it restricted to only children. There are adults on the older team. One adult, for example, is blind.On my sons team, which is a team designed for less experienced swimmers, there are kids with Downs Syndrome and other afflictions. Some kids have to swim with an instructor, but others are fully …