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Our son is, shall we say, just a wee bit sensitive to the order we do things within an established routine. Modify things even a tiny bit and his anxiety often instantly accelerates to the point he becomes frantic. Routine and Adhering to the Rules This is common with autism, but it varies significantly from [...]
JJ, my 22-year-old with ASD, was taught everyday social skills visually as a child through the form of story telling. In 1991, Carol Gray created “Social Stories” as a vehicle to teach social skills to children on the spectrum. Originally fueled by grassroots enthusiasm, she later confirmed this technique as an evidenced-base practice, and earned [...]
I put it off for as long as I could. I meant to take my six-year old son Norrin last year when his bottom teeth were loose. I even made an appointment, but cancelled the day before we were supposed to go. I didn’t have anyone to go with me and considering we fight every [...]
Transitions are rough for many of us. As a parent, I even struggle when transitioning from the peace and quiet of my home office to the hustle and bustle that instantly ensues when my three lively children walk in the door each afternoon. For our kids with sensory challenges, transitions can mean going from one [...]
Many children with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and other special needs have difficulty experiencing situations that would seem quite normal to other children. Sounds can be too stimulating, crowds can feel overwhelming, and the unknown just too scary. Carol Gray, Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding, developed social stories to [...]
Welcome to Best of the Best (B of B), Edition 1. I am very excited for the launch of this series on our first topic: autism and traditional and nontraditional treatment options. I received many interesting and varied posts and one video clip and am excited to share them. Typically no one treatment option will [...]
