Posts Tagged by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Personalized Jewelry by Origami Owl {Giveaway}
| August 31, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Giveaways, Product Reviews |
Thank you so much for the wonderful response to my first giveaway. This contest is now over and winner has been notified. Amee Today is Inspired-Housewife’s first GIVEAWAY! It is for a medium silver locket with a standard chain and five charms made by Origami Owl. See the details at end of post on how to enter. I admit it, I LOVE jewelry! I love how a simple piece of… more
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
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
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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