Category: Autism Support
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You must give them this gift…
Communication is the key that unlocks the doors to freedom for your son or daughter with autism or related conditions. Here are a few key ways to teach it and give it.
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We’re building something
Your message matters. So does mine. Today is an encouragement on how we can assist each other in building what will be our legacy…
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Can dreams that die be resurrected?
There’s a process of seed planting, nurturing and then harvest that can be interrupted by the unexpected. It’s not the end. Sometimes it’s just the beginning.
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Let Yes be Ye
The way your loved one communicates how they are “listening” may be surprising – don’t miss it! Remember, they don’t have a baseline for “filler” dialogue so how they listen and respond may surprise you.
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Frustration and Compassion – how they work in caretaking
Becoming frustrated in our caretaking for our loved ones with special needs is natural and normal. But do we consider that they may be feeling the same way, but are simply unable to express it? This notion leads to new levels of compassion.
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Lemons to Lemonade
You’re needed. If you’ve got a desire to build but you don’t know how – start somewhere. Start here with a few of the suggestions I make for the autism community and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/@FullSpectrumAutismFamilies
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Efficiency is sanity
Doing “more” is out. Now it’s about being efficient as a parent, and there are things you must say “no” to that will actually propel you and keep you organized. Here’s how… https://www.youtube.com/@FullSpectrumAutismFamilies
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You ARE the Advocate
In even the smallest examples like the one I give here, your job is to advocate daily for your child…and here’s how… https://www.youtube.com/@FullSpectrumAutismFamilies
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Pain Point – Loneliness and the need for community
Being honest and identifying our discomfort is the first step to bridging the gap of loneliness and avoiding isolation. https://www.youtube.com/@FullSpectrumAutismFamilies
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Taking the time to process pain
https://www.youtube.com/@FullSpectrumAutismFamilies Unprocessed emotions have a way of coming up at the most inconvenient times. That’s why it’s important to take the time to process unhealed hurts, disappointments and pains, in order to free us to continue to expand and grow.