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Transitions can be tough for everyone, but they can be especially challenging for people with special needs. Whether the transition is from one activity to another or a break in normal routine, both can be hard. My Past Experience with Transitions As an individual with autism I know just how hard transitions can be. When [...]
Whether your child is a toddler or an adult, there is always room to focus on personal hygiene. For many, taking care of one’s personal needs can be challenging and/or seen as unnecessary by the individual. It’s up to us to help them understand why proper hygiene is important while giving them the skills they [...]
As a professional in the field of autism, a parent and an autistic myself, I am being asked by fearful parents, in the wake of last week’s tragedy in Connecticut, if their child with autism who has meltdowns today might grow up to be a mass murder shooter tomorrow. First off, to quell your fears [...]
Many children with special needs use a visual schedule to organize their day. A visual schedule shows which activities and the order in which the activities will happen. A visual schedule can map out a big chunk of time such as an entire morning, afternoon or even a whole day. A first/then visual schedule shows [...]
As an adult with autism, knowing what will happen during each day is important to me. For children, who have much less life experience, it is often a deal breaker in terms of them being able to participate in life around them. Using visual schedules supports this need at school or on ordinary days at [...]
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 [...]
“We are not interested in making a profit and just want to help others in return for all the help that has been given to us.” This is not a typical statement from a new business owner, but it is the statement from Tania Decicco, founder of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Communications Through Visual Aids. [...]
Children with autism frequently have trouble paying attention to, adapting to, and understanding auditory input. They also tend to have strengths in rote memory and the ability to understand visual information. Visual schedules take advantage of these strengths by efficiently communicating information that allows children to better predict and plan within their environment. Some children [...]
