... Tell us: What advice do YOU wish people would stop telling you? ...
... What do you wish you could say instead? ...
... And I don't mean the occasional "I wish there were more hours in a day so I can get more sleep." I'm talking about living a lifestyle that balances the best in you so you can bring forth the best in others." Share how you respond when things fall short of your expectations in the comments below or directly on MyAutismTeam.com. ...
Acceptance: Realigning Expectations and Extending Grace to Ourselves
... And I don't mean the occasional "I wish there were more hours in a day so I can get more sleep." I'm talking about living a lifestyle that balances the best in you so you can bring forth the best in others." Share how you respond when things fall short of your expectations in the comments below or directly on MyAutismTeam.com. ...
... That learning and focused attention matters enormously and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it alters the brain, and changes IQs (or whatever measure of intellectual potential you wish to measure). Doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to me at all. ...
Teens IQ’s and Brains Can Change – Of Course!
... That learning and focused attention matters enormously and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it alters the brain, and changes IQs (or whatever measure of intellectual potential you wish to measure). Doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to me at all. ...
... What book about autism do wish you knew about when your child or someone you care for was first diagnosed? Share in the comments below! ...
... For veteran parents, what do you wish you knew when your child was first diagnosed? Share in the comments below or directly on MyAutismTeam. ...
... If it’s not an emergency, ask them to call back in the morning, wish them a good night, and hang up. After saying no to one new obligation, you are asked to take on another. You can point out that caregiving is a full-time job. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Caregiving Easier
... If it’s not an emergency, ask them to call back in the morning, wish them a good night, and hang up. After saying no to one new obligation, you are asked to take on another. You can point out that caregiving is a full-time job. ...
... We let parents answer this question in whatever they wish and have simply counted up and categorized the therapies that came to the top of their mind as being best for their child. ...
... If a large family dinner will be too much sensory overload for your child, or you wish to avoid family members who make insensitive comments about your child, consider inviting family to participate in one of your child's favorite activities or for an intimate coffee date at your home. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Caring for a Child With Autism
... If a large family dinner will be too much sensory overload for your child, or you wish to avoid family members who make insensitive comments about your child, consider inviting family to participate in one of your child's favorite activities or for an intimate coffee date at your home. ...