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Picture Schedule/Communication

8/1/2014

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We decided to use a picture schedule and communication cards to help with behavior problems.  We have been using the picture/visual schedule for about a month now and we are having great success with it.  It helps our little guy to know what is coming up during the day and he can go check it any time he needs to.  Also, we have put up pictures instructing him on the steps for brushing teeth, going to the bathroom, washing hands, etc.  We have placed several pictures for the foods he will eat on the fridge so he can point to what he wants if he is unable to tell us.  Hint:  Page protectors will prolong the life of your charts!

Unfortunately, I found few websites that had what I needed.  I found several of my pictures, like for playing, grocery stores, restaurants, etc, on Google Images.  It took some work, and some time to organize, but it has paid off. 

Here are a couple of websites I found that were helpful.

Do2Learn

Sites with information on using visual strategies, etc.

Using Visual Strategies

Have a great weekend!!!

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Autism Books for Less

6/29/2014

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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!





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Potty Training Kids in the Autism Spectrum

6/28/2014

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We have been trying to potty train our son off and on now for almost three years. We honestly haven't had much success with it.  I thought some research might help.  Here are some helpful sites I found:
Potty Training for Children with Autism

Potty Training Tips for An Autistic Child

Toilet Training for Autistic Kids

Autism and Potty Training Techniques: How To Help Your Child Succeed

ATN/AIR-P Parent's Guide to Toilet Training in Autism


I hope these tips will help.  Have a great week!



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When Nothing Works

6/9/2014

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  • Have you ever had one of those days, or weeks, where your little one if off and nothing-I mean nothing-helps him/her?  I've tried all of the usual sensory stuff-deep pressure, brushing, spinning-and nothing seems to help him.  He is very sensitive right now to just about everything.  He gagged when I gave him M& Ms the other day.  He's never done that before.  His behavior has also been erratic and extremely unpredictable.  I love my little guy dearly and I just want to give him what he needs so he can be peaceful again.  He is so agitated and his little body seems like it just can't settle down.  We see our OT in two days, thankfully.  I will be checking with her to see if there is anything else we can do to help.  In the mean time, I will keep trying what I know to do. 

    Ya'll have been reading my blog long enough to know that, what I don't know something, I research it.  Here are some links with ideas for calming our special kiddos.

  • How to Calm Down Children With Autism

    How to Calm an Autistic Child

    Calming Techniques for Autistic Children

    Natural Medicine for Calming Autistic Children and ADHD

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    Behavior Issues

    6/4/2014

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    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


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