Category: Autism
Five Simple Steps to Replace Bad Behaviors
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
Does your child have a behavior that drives you nuts and makes you want to pull your hair out? What about negative behaviors that ruin or destroy items in your home? My son Tristan is five and has autism, and at times many of his repetitive behaviors make me batty. I could scold my son with spankings, time outs, telling him “no” until I am blue in the face, but… more
Stand Up and Say No To Bullies
| April 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
The top story this week is about a New Jersey father Stuart Chiafetz, who says his 10-year-old son Akian who has autism was tormented for at least six months by his public school special education teacher and aide. The father sent his son wired to school and the six hour recorded audio that came back “changed his life forever.” Chiafetz made a 17 minute video called Teacher/Bully: How My Son Was… more
Autism Awareness One Apron At A Time
| April 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Product Reviews |
A few weeks ago I ordered a tailored made autism awareness apron from Fried Green Aprons a family run business. I received my apron and I LOVE the apron so much I have to share the talented Lynne, Joan, and Judy – sewers, artists, and co-owners extraordinaires of Fried Green Aprons with you. These wonderful ladies can make you any kind of apron to fit your style, want or desire.… more
Inexpensive Chewable Tubing for Oral Fixation
| April 18, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family |
Lately I feel like we take two steps forward and one or more steps back sensory wise with our son Tristan. My recent pregnancy was hard on me physically. Mentally and emotionally drained I became a reactive parent, rather than one who responds with firm calmness. Tristan began to bite his nails which is not the first time, but this time the behavior became a habit. With a new baby… more
Change your Child’s Behavior for the Better
| April 16, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Kid's Corner |
Last summer I was a mother ready to pull my long blonde hair out. My two and a half year old daughter Keira was unruly, disrespectful, and down right mean. I knew some of this behavior was due to the fact she could not verbalize her every want or desire clearly, but the tantrums, kicking, biting and screaming were enough to make me wonder what kind of mother I was.… more
Get Your Kids To Use Their Utensils
| April 5, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Kid's Corner |
I am a food lover and part of the fun of food is to pick it up with your hands and shove it into your mouth. This works for some foods, but not all. My son Tristan always prefers his fingers over his fork or spoon, and when he was younger it was difficult for him to hold a utensil. After many hours of occupational therapy, Tristan finally mastered his… more
Autism Awareness and the Use of Social Stories
| April 2, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
Autism is very near and dear to my heart. Some of you already know my five year old son Tristan was given the diagnosis of PDD-NOS right after his third birthday. Even before the autism diagnosis we went through many hurdles medically and physically. My son’s diagnosis does not define him or who he is as a person. He is still the beautiful little boy I brought home from the hospital… more
A is for April and Autism – Just Say It Already! Oh, and Awareness
| April 1, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Autism, Dad's Corner |
When I heard Amee planned to dedicate a series of posts to autism awareness throughout the month of April, I thought it was a great idea. In America, April is National Autism Awareness Month, and April 2nd is designated as World Autism Awareness Day. With the apparent increase of this condition in America to a now 1 in 88 children, it is important to understand every detail about autism. Whether… more
THAT Screaming Child Is NOT Beaten!
| March 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
I am not a confrontational person by nature, but today a guy is lucky to be left standing. My son Tristan who has autism is noise sensitive, and he cannot tolerate the cries of his new baby sister Ayla. Anytime she makes a sound, he has a complete meltdown. He has a sensory overload with many sounds, and baby cries seem to put him over the edge. When I am at home,… more
My Son with Autism Can Read A Book!
| February 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family |
A couple of nights ago before dinner, my five year old son Tristan asked me to read a Bob Book from his ABA therapy box. I was tired and in a hurry, but sat down on our tan cushioned folding chair in the therapy room, and I told him to read the book to me instead. To my shock and amazement my son read the entire Bob Book all by himself… more
The Inspiration of Tristan
| January 21, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Inspirations |
This past summer, I wrote an inspiration I had about Tristan. I received much positive feedback from it, and so I re-post it here in my blog in edited form to share with those who have not read it. June 5, 2011 – Friday night as I walked with my family on the boardwalk, I was in Heaven as I watched my beautiful children run and laugh. This boardwalk ran… more
Scentsy Supports Autism Research and Awareness
| January 17, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Product Reviews |
Two years ago this month, our son was diagnosed with autism. Since then, I constantly seek out new products to aid in his developmental growth as well as support companies who promote research and awareness of autism spectrum disorder. Many companies, and society in general, still do not comprehend the magnitude and urgency associated with the ever-increasing number of children with autism. This will have a huge impact on America… more
SPIO™ Compression Vest
| January 9, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Product Reviews |
Our son Tristan has experienced many hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to get where he is today. He progressed so far because of his hard work and determination. Earlier this past Spring, his occupational therapist (OT) asked if we would be interested in a compression garment for Tristan. She used a compression vest with Tristan in therapy, and she said she thought he performed and focused much better… more
The Tristan Project
| January 4, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
The Tristan Project is the continuing journey of my child with Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy (AHO). He has osteoma cutis, developmental (severe speech delays associated with PDD-NOS, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)) and growth delays, and pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism. Many of you accompany me on this journey, and what I put together now on my blog is a pictorial sequence of events from the beginning. The story is pulled from emails and… more
Happy Holiday Cleanup
| December 27, 2011 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family |
I love the holidays. Anyone who knows me also knows I love this time of year. I was chomping at the bit to decorate in the middle of November, and in the end my house did turn out extremely cute. Yesterday, however, I was beyond ready to eliminate the holiday clutter and get my house back. After Christmas our tree looked like it had been through war. It was stripped… more
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