Adolescent girls can be rather dramatic when responding to issues and events in their lives. How about teens with autism? Although it may appear on the surface that our young ladies with autism are not as emotional and reactive, we might want to closely explore the tie between their emotions and their behavior. Listen Now: [...]
Just a word of caution: be very careful what you say in the hearing of your friend with autism. Want to know why? Listen Now:
As I was sitting at the dining table watching birds flock to our bird feeder this morning, it dawned on me that some of my friend with autism might really enjoy my bird watching hobby. Listen Now:
Sometimes we jump to conclusions when it comes to the attitudes or intentions of other people, a habit that can lead to unnecessary conflict or grief. Sometimes it is wise, under the circumstances, to avoid assumptions. Listen Now:
Deficits and challenging issues tend to be the center point of discussions related to autism. How can we shift the focus to include recognition of what individuals with autism can, indeed, do? Listen Now:
Part 1 of this discussion about homework discussed autism-related factors that may escalate the conflict between parents and students when kids come home with a back-pack filled with homework. How can we diffuse the situation and make school nights more peaceful? Listen Now:
With just a few exceptions, kids resist homework, whether they are diagnosed with autism or not. Homework is challenging for many families, and autism can add another dimension to the conflict. What issues related to autism have the potential for escalating conflict between parents and students when it comes to homework? Listen Now:
At what point do certain behaviors cross the line from being slightly annoying to being potentially hurtful or disruptive? Listen Now:
While it is certainly admirable to focus on the needs of our friends with autism, and to diligently tackle all the issues that arise in the lives of individuals with autism, perfectionism can be counterproductive. Listen Now:
It is certainly challenging – if not impossible – to monitor what a person is doing 24/7. Parents, teachers, and others report the need to keep a constant watch on some individuals with autism in order to prevent injury and to protect breakable or potentially dangerous items around the house or school. Listen Now:
When we spend time with a person every day, we can inadvertently overlook strengths or simply not notice tiny steps of progress in target areas. Let us look at an example from a real-life situation. Listen Now:
Teachers on all grade levels have asked for tips about welcoming a student diagnosed with autism into a “regular education” classroom. The overall topic of helping a youngster with autism function well in school could fill several books. Today we will just look at one tiny issue that can make a world of difference from [...]
Some of my friends with autism and their families are sitting in the dark and cold this week because of a treacherous blizzard that damaged power lines and brought their region to a halt. Weather forecasts allowed advance planning in this case. But situations sometimes arise unexpectedly, making it imperative to keep emergency supplies at [...]
Давайте еще раз взглянем на повседневную жизнь 10-летних близнецов Дженни и Джеффри. У обоих поставлен диагноз- аутизм. Значительные различия в них включают их общение, межличностное взаимодействие, сенсорные проблемы, гибкость и самостоятельность. Это все иллюстрирует широту спектра аутизма: поведенческие проблемы, забота о себе, общение, личное взаимодействие, рутины, социальные навыки.
Let us take another glimpse into the daily lives of ten-year-old twins Jenny and Jeffry, both of whom are diagnosed with autism. The marked differences in, among other things, their communication, personal interaction, sensory issues, flexibility, and self-sufficiency illustrate the breadth of the spectrum of autism. Listen Now:
Джени и Джефри – 10летние близнецы. Это ненаглядные дети, любимые родителями, учителями и друзьями. Конечно, близнецы родились у одних родителей. Выросли в одном доме. Получили одинаковое медицинское обслуживание. У них были одинаковые возможности для получения образования. Но близнецы, у которых стоит диагноз – аутизм, отличаются как день и ночь.
Jenny and Jeffry are ten-year-old twins. They are precious youngsters, loved by their family, teachers, and friends at school. The twins, of course, were born of the same parents, have grown up in the same home, and have had the same medical care, educational opportunities, and therapy over the years. But the twins, both diagnosed [...]
What exactly do we mean when we tell a youngster we expect them to be good? What does a teacher mean when she reports a student was good in class? How can a person with autism who interprets words and phrases quite literally respond to a stern instruction from an adult to “be good” in [...]
Should teens and young adults participate in group activities with younger kids? For example, at what point do our friends with autism outgrow the need for participating in soccer, swimming, t-ball, and other adaptive recreational activities designed specifically for individuals with special needs? Listen Now:
This podcast comes with a warning. Except in a few cases, it is impossible to completely eradicate obsessive murmuring. In fact, our calling attention to the irritating habit can, indeed, escalate the problem. Part 1 of this series describes the issue on continual words, nonsense syllables, scripts, or conversations. Today we will look at some [...]
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