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If you have a student with autism, you are probably always thinking about the future.
“What is my child going to do after high school?”
“What will they do when we are gone?”
“Will they even be able to live independently?”
“Will they be able to hold a job?”
These...
September 13th, 2008 | Parents, Vocational | Read More
Take a Break
Okay. This is not a serious intellectual post. It is midweek and you are probably exhausted already. Our students with special needs demand alot of attention. We all want to give them the best – but like all children- it takes so much energy.
You need to remember to take care of your needs. Parenting...
September 10th, 2008 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
Funology
“Mom, I’m bored.” Three words that parents of neuro-typical children hate to hear. Don’t you think our students with autism get bored? I know it may be easier to put in the same video that they have seen and you have heard over and over and over but why not do something different.
Funology...
September 2nd, 2008 | Great Websites, Parents | Read More
Using Visual Strategies at Home
In order to create a structured environment at home and to help relieve stress for both your child with autism and yourself, it is going to be important that you implement the same techniques that are used in the classroom. One of those is the use of visuals for communication and for scheduling. Quirk...
August 22nd, 2008 | Communication, Parents | Read More
Teaching Laundry Skills
You know how important it is to teach children to become as independent as they can – well we want to provide you with a few visual supports and helps that that assist you in creating an environment that will encourage independence.
Laundry is one of the chores that children and young adults...
August 21st, 2008 | Free Printables, Functional, Functional, Parents | Read More
Toileting
Toilet training. A parent’s worst nightmare! Well, we know that it can be a challenge for neuro-typical students but most of us can not even imagine what it must be like for students with autism or other challenges. I wish I had an easy answer – a pill, a spray, a something to make it all...
August 20th, 2008 | Functional, Parents | Read More
Red Cross and FEMA
You all know how wonderful the Red Cross is at providing specialized services and relief in times of diasaster. They also want you to be prepared if you have someone with a disability. The Red Cross provides this booklet with a great deal of information on becoming prepared for an emergency when you...
August 16th, 2008 | Parents, Safety | Read More
LEAN on US
One of the most terrifying thought in the minds of parents with autistic children is what if my child got lost? What if they ran away? What would happen to them if our home caught on fire? What would happen to them if we were in a car wreck
All of these are real concerns. You have to think about these...
August 16th, 2008 | Parents, Safety | Read More
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