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Helping her son Ryan reach his full potential is the goal of this autism mom … so far since those days.  Recently, we took a day trip to Lego Land. I prepared Ryan for the trip by showing him photos and videos of the park that I found online. During the car ride, which was only about an hour, Ryan looked out the window and …
Learning to love myself… skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podcasts, and presents at conferences and support groups, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve …
Meet William W.… this… You have thousands of reliable information sources that can be books, the internet, magazines, lectures, notes, videos, audio tracks, etc., all attempting to feed knowledge into your brain. However, something is blocking that knowledge …
How to cope with disrupted personal routines during COVID-19 … of meditation, yoga, coloring or any other activity that helps you focus on the “here and now.” There are many free online videos and apps you can use to explore different activities to see which ones work for  you. Respect your emotions This is a … health providers, case managers and specialists are still working but using different methods, such as virtual meetings or video calls. Call your providers to see how they can work with you during this time. Phone meetings may be harder, but …
How I took Christmas back for my son on the autism spectrum… balls or trampolines. The yard was not fenced in, and even worse, there wasn’t a non-stop reel of trippy Baby Einstein videos playing. Ains always walked in and conducted a survey of the place, quickly realizing that there was nothing he liked …
3 things that have made me a better autism parent… such a great resource. Twenty-four hours later a laptop was sent home in his backpack, and he was able to watch sensory videos that night which lulled him to sleep...and all because I simply bothered to ask! It has taken a good bit of time, …
Meet Chris T.Video (Responsive)."]}   If you watched any Autism Speaks videos, you you may have had the privilege of hearing Chris T, a 30-year-old voice actor, narrate. It was rather fortuitous …
Autism, probiotics and dietary fiber: Q&A with GI Specialist Tim Buie … to “Autism and Probiotics” the second segment in Autism Speaks’ “Office Hours” series with GI specialist Timothy Buie. (See video below). Dr. Buie is the director of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at MassGeneral Hospital’s Lurie Center … visit may be a way to narrow in on a particular issue. Make the appointment and come with your specific concerns including videos or behavioral logs illustrating the signs and symptoms that concern you. Don’t try to get other business done during …
Making sense of autistic meltdowns in adults… You can also practice some common calming techniques like deep breathing, yoga, music and art therapy. Tutorials and videos are readily available for free online if you are not yet in a place to take part in a community activity. Whatever …
Carrying a heavy load with back-to-school choices? … so they can prepare to learn in that particular place. Have your child try free online learning activities or watch videos of teachers so they can keep up with their computer skills.   Virtual Learning   Many schools across the country will … so they understand, for example, if you complete this short math class and these five problems, you can watch a YouTube video. This can help encourage successful learning.  When you can, think of ways that your child’s play can also …