“Predictability can have a powerful impact on a person’s emotional well-being. Predictability gives us a sense of control over our relationship with the world and the people around us, which helps us to feel safe. “If having a sense of control and predictability is important for the Neurotypical mind, it is a thousand times more…
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“Autism parenting certainly does not come with an instruction manual. However, being able to support your own attitudinal experience along the way will make your journey a whole lot sweeter. One way to support yourself and your child along the way is to focus more on what you can control and worry less about what you cannot control. “Two examples of…
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“Spontaneity is: when your child on the autism spectrum chooses by themselves to do a specific skill, because they want to, because it’s appealing, and they find it fun to do so… These skills could be: · “to connect with another person · “to look at another person · “to talk to another person ·…
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1. Autism is a social-relational challenge. “It’s very commonplace to approach autism as if it’s a behavioral disorder. Autism can also be referred to as a learning disorder, a language deficit, or an intellectual disability, among many other things. The Son-Rise Program at the Autism Treatment Center of America finds our children’s most significant challenges…
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From the Autism Treatment Center of America and The Son-Rise Program Create a Bug Hotel “Collect items to make your Bug Hotel, you’ll need: · An empty plastic two-liter bottle (cut into two cylinders) · Seeds, sticks, pinecones, moss, leaves, a piece of bamboo, and other nature items for bugs to hide in. “When your…
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“Spontaneity is: when your child on the autism spectrum chooses by themselves to do a specific skill because they want to, because it’s appealing, and they find it fun to do so… These skills could be: to connect with another person to look at another person to talk to another person to be a part…
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Persistence vs. Perfection… What is the most important quality for an autism parent to have? “As a parent of a child with Autism: “Do you feel guilty when your child has a tantrum or seems to be in pain but don’t know what is causing it and how to stop it? “Do you believe at…
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“When you are relaxed and having fun with your child on the autism spectrum, don’t things just seem to be… easier? You can be in the moment and enjoy your child for who they are! “When you implement a loving and accepting attitude with your child, you will also have easier access to the resources…
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“What your child on the autism spectrum eats has a significant impact on the following: – Their overall sense of well-being. – Their behavior. – Their ability to engage with other people and the world around them. “Implementing a special autism diet with your child could support them in these areas. Here are two tips…
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“As a Son-Rise Program Senior teacher at the Autism Treatment Center of America®, I have had the precious honor of being able to spend time with over 700 children and adults on the autism spectrum. This has been the greatest gift of my life. For Autism Acceptance month, I wanted to share some snippets of…
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