My son has been showing some nervousness about starting kindergarten next week. Although there is an open house tonight for the students from his class and their parents, I was concerned that it would be too overwhelming for him to really take in much information. After getting some input from the autism consultant last week,…
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Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Gifts
For the details read What is Special Exposure Wednesday? Remember to enter the Special Exposure Model Search Photo Contest. Many lower body surgeries, excruciating pain and tears, an accumulation of weeks confined to bed and months upon months dependent on wheelchairs and walkers, intensive rehabilitations and ongoing physical therapy, at least one more lower body…
Try This Tuesday #4: Bluetooth Prompting
Today I want to share an idea that I think is very exciting and may be helpful at some point in the future with my son (although I think he’s a bit young for it right now!) During the autism conference I recently attended, one of the lectures was on the topic of Applied Research….
This Just In, Special Exposure Model Search – A Photo Contest [entries closed]
Entries are closed. Three finalists photos will be posted here on Tuesday, September 2 and YOU will vote for the winner. I was thinking one night…you know, kids in bed I can almost weave coherent thoughts time…and decided there should be a Special Exposure Wednesday model. Our Special Exposure button kid is adorable, but what…
Special Exposure Wednesday – Photo Sharing
For the details read What is Special Exposure Wednesday? This is my almost 11 year old son, Mac, who lives with Asperger’s Syndrome. I think the photo titles explain this one… Photo Title: How to Deal with Sensory Overload First Alternate Title: My Brothers Drive Me Crazy Second Alternate Title: Why Is His Head Up…
Try This Tuesday #3: Using Videos as Instructional Tools
When my son was younger, I often felt guilty about letting him watch children’s television and videos, especially since I kept hearing about the negative effects of too much screen time. I was amazed, however, by his ability to virtually memorize entire DVDs as well as by the amount of detail he could remember. At…
Show Us The Photos, Special Exposure Wednesday
If this is the first you have heard of Special Exposure, read Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday then come back to this post and show us the photos. Lee, who rocks my world like no other and hugs my heart like no other. Link up with Mr. Linky, read the news below and visit each…
Try This Tuesday #2: Getting a Response
Thank you so much to everyone who left comments and posted their tips on our first Try This Tuesday last week. There were so many great ideas to learn from; I especially liked the idea from Carol Russell about having her son sing songs to measure his timeout – we will definitely be trying this…
Special Exposure Wednesday, Share Your Photo
Finally! Our first Special Exposure Wednesday. What? This is news to you? You can find out what is going on by reading Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday. Then join the sharing today with your direct photo link on Mr. Linky below and a comment on this post. Do you regularly participate in Wordless Wednesday? Well…
Try This Tuesday #1: Using a Timer
It’s time for the first official Try This Tuesday, and I hope you will participate by sharing a creative solution you have found to make your child’s life or your family’s life a little bit easier. For more information about how this meme will work, you can read the welcome post, but here are the…