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Learning the hidden curriculum social rules of society remains a struggle for autistics long after they grow up and leave school. For example, even though I am an over 50 woman with autism, over the past few years, I have learned a lot of new-to-me hidden curriculum items. The “hidden curriculum” refers to all the [...]
Many recent news stories have dealt with the negative side of peer pressure and bullying – especially for those kids who might not “fit in” as well as others. I’d like to focus on the power of positive peer pressure. Over the past five years, I spent many weekends facilitating music festivals at my church [...]
Mornings seem to be a difficult time in many households with children. The transition from sleeping to waking, the rush to get out of the house, and anxiety about the day ahead all combine to make it an especially tension-filled time. Add to that a child with special needs and mornings can be downright awful. [...]
Jaylen may not understand a lot of social concepts. He may not realize someone is being mean, or understand what an attitude is, but he definitely understands the concept of being the best. And now he has a bit of an obsession with being the best…at everything. A Competitive Spirit I think having a competitive [...]
If you have a child with any kind of developmental delay, potty training may be a challenge an adventure. I’ve been potty training Norrin for a little more than three years. We’ve been through plenty of discarded underpants, stained carpets and wet floors. We’ve gone through bottles of detergent, tubs of disinfectant wipes and rolls [...]
We often work with families where there is a significant mismatch between one or both parents and their child. Understanding not only how their child experiences the world, but also how they do is the first step towards creating a more harmonious home life for everyone. Are You Sensitive and/or a Significant Introvert? Do loud [...]
If you’re like I was and have never been involved with scouting, you probably have the impression that scouting is all about camping and testosterone and that there is absolutely no place for children with special needs. I’m here to tell you that this view is completely wrong, that scouting lays much of the crucial [...]
by Lori Ciccarelli According to the California Department of Education “The mission of ‘workability’ is to promote the involvement of key stakeholders including students, families, educators, employers and other agencies in planning and implementing an array of services that will culminate in successful student transition to employment, lifelong learning and quality of life.” What does [...]
by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco I have a fifteen-year-old daughter and for any of you who have teens (especially girls), you probably know many of them like to spend money. Often friends ask, “How is your daughter so savvy about money?” She finds ways to earn money. She uses coupons and finds sales. She actually SAVES [...]
Many adults with Aspergers who are in the work force have special talents, such as impressive visual alertness, a depth of knowledge and intense in specific areas of interest. Social Language Skills (Pragmatic Language) However, two areas are often difficult for people with Aspergers. The first area is pragmatic or social language skills. These might [...]
