Everyone has a Love Story…..

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Scholars and poets of the very earliest works have love stories. Comedies, tragedies, graphic novels and every known scripture have their love stories. Teenagers with glitter fingernails and cross-bone hoodies have their love stories. Individuals on the autism spectrum, at every age, will write love stories of their own. Relationships Examined  As the parent of [...]

One Path to Find Spiritual Strength

Spiritual

I am going to take a different approach this month and focus on what got me through some very difficult and challenging times raising a child with special needs; my spiritual strength. “The Lord is close to the broken hearted, He rescues those who are crushed in Spirit,” Psalm 34:18. There were many times I [...]

Release Seasonal Sensory Stress with A Visit to the Worry Witch

by Mira Binzen Halloween is nearing and, with it, comes excitement, a little extra sugar and a lot of extra sensory input.  While fun, this time of year can be stressful for children who have trouble processing sensory information.  Thus, it is good to offer them tools to manage and reduce stress.  Such tools may [...]

Holiday Gift Giving Tips and Ideas for Children on the Spectrum

Finding just the right birthday, holiday, or congrats gift for anyone can be a challenge! If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder on your list, the task may seem overwhelming. We’re here to help with a few general tips on how-to choose gifts, and the other selections in this publication can jump [...]

Wearing SPD Lenses: A Thanksgiving Fingerplay Song

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it, comes time for fun and feasting — and, of course, opportunities to don your SPD lenses to see old things in a new sensory-friendly way. Today’s Challenge How can a simple fingerplay become the basis for sensory-friendly themed learning in the coming week? Original Purpose A [...]

Easy to Access Social Skills Programming

Have you been looking for social skill programming in your area and coming up empty handed?  Look no further because Model Me Kids offers excellent video programming coupled with curriculum boasting lesson plans and worksheets.   Model Me Kids® videos demonstrate social skills by modeling peer behavior at school, on a playdate, at a birthday [...]

Teaching Children to Practice Acts of Kindness

Happy Valentines Day!  Being kind to other people and yourself is important for being a good friend and being happy. Modeling kindness, reflecting on kind actions, and practicing acts of kindness can help children develop this skill. This article includes strategies for helping children learn to be kind to other people and to themselves.1. Be [...]

Helping Children Develop Friendships

Parents and professionals often struggle with helping children learn to be good friends or to understand the complexities of social interactions. Below are a number of strategies that can help children develop friendships. 1. Get Involved – Participate in community sports teams, art programs, and special events. These are wonderful opportunities for children to engage [...]

Autism Awareness Month: Teaching Children Health Skills

Parents and professionals are integral in teaching children to prevent illness and promote health. Children can learn the basics of caring for themselves at a young age. Skills such as washing hands, putting on a coat, using a tissue, and eating healthy foods should be encouraged consistently and in a variety of ways. This article [...]

Urine Test for Autism???

Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children, according to new research published in the print edition of the Journal of Proteome Research. The researchers behind the study, from Imperial College London and the University of South Australia, suggest that their findings could ultimately lead to a simple urine [...]

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