Posts Tagged by autism behavior
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
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
For Tristan’s Eyes Only!
| April 8, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner |
Today, my post is dedicated to my son Tristan. In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, I created something on this blog for him to enjoy. I think perhaps only he will understand and experience the true joy of this post. Thanks Dieselducy! Tristan, I hope you enjoy this post! Perhaps there are a few other elevator enthusiasts out there who will appreciate a location to watch a few videos… 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
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
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
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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