Theme of the Month Spring Book of the Week The Ants Go Marching By Jeffrey Scherer Color of the Week Purple Have fun looking for the color purple this week. Hint: There are purple letters on the front of the book! Song/Nursery Rhyme of the Week The Ants Go Marching! The ants go marching one Continue reading
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What Does Perseveration Mean Anyways?
Perseveration is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. In articles, in conversation between therapists and parents, online… But more often than not, I find that many parents are not quite sure how this term applies (or doesn’t apply to their child). So let’s pick it apart and break it Continue reading
Book Club Week 31: One Rainy Day
Theme of the Month Spring Book of the Week One Rainy Day By M. Christina Butler Color of the Week Black Are the skies looking black (or grayish) with all the April showers that will bring May flowers? I know it sure has been raining here With lots of black rain clouds! See how many Continue reading
3 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew
Today we focus on 3 things that every child with autism wishes you knew AND tips for how to help them succeed based on these 3 topics. Here’s to increasing acceptance AND awareness, not just in April but YEAR ROUND! #1: Avoid asking your child to make eye contact. Asking a child to make eye Continue reading
Book Club Week 30: The Very Busy Spider
Theme of the Month Spring Book of the Week The Very Busy Spider By Eric Carle Color of the Week Black Go on a hunt for black bugs this week! The bugs are starting to come out now that fresh mulch has been planted. And what kid doesn’t love BUGS? (I am not such a Continue reading
My response to “Can an app for Google Glass offer a path out of autism?”: Why You Should Lay Off The Eye Contact Requests
The article, “Can an app for Google Glass offer a path out of autism?” by Vijee Venkatrama originally appeared on BetaBoston, March 16, 2015. My response to this article follows. First of all, I strongly dislike the headline. It suggests that we NEED a path out of Autism, which we DO NOT. Am I saying Continue reading
Book Club Week 29: In The Small, Small Pond
Theme of the Month Spring Book of the Week In The Small, Small Pond By Denise Fleming Color of the Week Blue Look for blue skies, blue birds and blue water. It’s a great time of year to go on a nature walk And hunt for blue! Not as easy to find as green, So Continue reading
Worry About YOURSELF!
My hubby always used to say, “You do you, I’ll do me”, telling me to basically worry about myself and he will worry about himself. This was earlier on in our relationship, way before marriage and and children were even a thought in our minds but it still applies at times. We do have to worry Continue reading
Book Club Week 28: Goodnight Gorilla
Theme of the Month Zoo Book of the Week Goodnight Gorilla By Peggy Rathmann Color of the Week Black We have a black gorilla on our hands! See what other animals or objects you can find this week that are also black! Song/Nursery Rhyme of the Week 5 Little Monkey’s Jumping On the Bed Five Continue reading
How To Set Expectations With Your Child
After sharing articles on how to help your little one manage anxiety on social media, I was asked about what exactly an expectation chart looks like and to explain that further. If you missed those articles you can get them here: Part 1: How To Strategically Manage Anxiety Part 2: Strategies for Managing Anxiety Let’s Continue reading