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Owner of this Channel: dwightkWebsite: http://faqautism.com
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Most of us have learned to expect looks of awe and wonder on the faces of children when they open gifts. When our friends with autism seem apathetic or disinterested, we can be disappointed....
How can we protect fragile objects in our classrooms, job sites, or homes from our friends with autism who obsessively arrange or line-up items? How can we prevent destruction of electronic...
Although some people really thrive on all the excitement of the holidays, others are not so filled with holiday cheer. The ups and downs of the season can be challenging for everyone,...
Parents often face criticism from friends and members of their extended family when they make a decision to move a youngster with autism into residential placement. Once parents have...
It can be difficult to find a personalized, meaningful gift for people with autism to give their families and friends. Consider some of these ideas that allow folks, even those with...
When we are dealing with multiple behavior issues day in and day out, it is easy to fall into the trap of nagging our friends with autism. Nagging rarely changes behavior, probably
Individuals with autism are often intrigued with the lights, colors, and shapes on a Christmas tree, sometimes to a point of breaking or damaging ornaments. The new unbreakable ornaments...
Some individuals with autism need vigilant 24-hour care to prevent dangerous or harmful behaviors. Family members, residential staff, and teachers comment occasionally about the stress...
Grandparents and other family members often ask for gift ideas at this time of year. Some of our friends with autism are rather attached to familiar items and do not seem interested...
Many individuals with autism interpret most of what they see and hear literally. We must not assume they can discern the difference between reality and fantasy. Let’s look at some ways...
Most people learn naturally by following the lead of other people, imitating what they do and say. But many individuals with autism do not notice what is happening around them. In this...
Parents, teachers, and group home staff are always looking for creative ways to encourage individuals with autism to munch down on healthy snacks. After taking into consideration personal...
Robert Sabudas beautiful holiday book combines four delights for many individuals with autism: visual surprises, numbers, predictable sequences, and music. The 12 Days of Christmas
Parents and teachers often comment on the on-going battle about healthy snacks. The issue can be magnified for youngsters with autism when they have food allergies or an obsessive interest...
Airports and planes can be very challenging for individuals with autism. Security screenings, long waits, and the new sounds and sights at an airport can try the patience of any person,...
Parents of a pre-teen diagnosed with autism realized the scope of behavior issues they are facing. They stated they wanted to avoid constant nagging, and they didn’t want their lives...
Sometimes families and teachers inadvertently fall into the trap of teaching individuals with autism helplessness. We do this by giving them too much assistance. Because of the fast...
If we believe all we read and hear, most of us are abject failures and most of our friends with autism are doomed to a miserable life. According to many reliable websites, articles,...
The annual holiday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving. The hustle and bustle of the scramble to meet deadlines for gifts and bargains is daunting for everyone,...
Abby Levine’s clever book, “This is the Turkey,” helps youngsters with autism learn what traditional activities to expect on Thanksgiving day. They also see their friend Max deal with...
