Category: Autism
Advocacy for ADHD and Autism
Parents of teens with ADHD and Autism: Got a beef with your school? An advocate can help. Advocates are experts in the placement of children with special needs. Check it out. Advocates can teach you how to go assist with your child’s school. These strategies help to increase possibility for each time. Together, they can…
Autism and COVID-19
Bullying Is Destructive
How Nani, my Orange-Winged Amazon Helps Me
Help! I am Autistic and Unmotivated!
Many Autistic people have behaviors that make them appear lazy to others. They might play video games, watch TV or do crafts for hours to relieve stress and escape negative feelings and thoughts, or may not get things done, because they are so busy trying to function in a world that was not…
ADHD – Autism: Warning Signs for Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities. Do you know what they are? Probably. Did you know that 50% of Autistic people have a learning disability? How about 50% of children and adolescents with ADHD have at least one learning disability. Let’s learn about it. Defining learning disabilities is a challenge. It depends on who’s asking. There are several types…
10 Autism Tips: Vocabulary to Increase Communication
Estimate: 1 in 54 children in the United States have Autism. Do “our kids” on the Autism spectrum have vocabulary problems? Maybe yes. Maybe no. It depends on how you define it. I found 3 definitions on Dictionary.com. The body of words used in a particular language. Words used on a particular occasion. The body…
“Hocus Focus” – Creative Learning Through the Arts
Hocus Focus (Magic to learn) Hocus Pocus –‐> Hocus Focus What is it? It’s creative learning through the arts. It’s a program for at-risk learners. Yes, students with Autism too. Magic tricks address challenges that face students with Autism. This includes behavior, linguistics, and social cognition. Autism (ASD) is a serious developmental disorder that impairs…
Autistic Adults Making Friends: How Can We Help?
Adults with Autism (ASD) are notorious for having inappropriate social skills. More than 50% do not have friends at work. The first step is to learn what a “real friend” looks like. Chill out Cheer up People to have fun with Likes you for being you Stands up when others attack Causes People with…