Good evening everyone.  I hope you are having a good weekend!  I stumbled across an add for cheap books about Autism while on Facebook, so I decided to check it out.  The website is Future Horizons Inc.  The page advertised was Autism Books for Less!  Evidently you get 20% off when you use the coupon code "Less" at check out. 

The Future Horizons Inc. website also had information on conferences, sensory resources, and newsletters.  They also have an ebooks  for purchase.  Dr. Temple Grandin is one of the features speakers at the conferences.  For more information, click on the links.  I hope you all have a wonderful week!!!

Future Horizons Inc.

Autism Books for Less!

I found a great website that has a lot of adaptive equipment.  Car seats, harnesses for the car, seatbelt buckle guards-all of this can be found at this site.

especialneeds.com

I am seeing that it is taking our son a while to adjust to being out of school.  He was only in Pre-K for three hours a day but it made a big impact on him and he is missing it.  I am trying to provide activities at home to keep him busy and engaged.  We painted piggy-banks and he really liked that. We also played balloon ping pong using paddles made out of paper plates and craft sticks. I am always on the look-out for more ideas and I wanted to pass on what I found.  I found some great ideas on Facebook.  Below are some websites I found with different ideas. 

9 Creative Sensory Ideas for a Summer of Fun

Sensory-Friendly Summer Fun!

82 Summer Activities for Families with Special Needs

Kids Sensory Activities on Pinterest

99 Sensory Activities For Any Child

I hope you all have a great summer!

We have been dealing with some negative behaviors with our youngest son for about six weeks now.  His sensory diet, brushing, and re-directing have not been helping.  We are planning to try ABA therapy soon.  Hopefully we can get some strategies to help.  If you need more information and strategies, as we do here are some websites I found with some useful information.

Behavior Strategies for Autism

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Strategies for Students with Autism

help with Behavioral issues & learning life skills

Tantrumming & Aggression

Autism and Aggressive Behavior - Intervention Strategies for Physical Aggression