12/13/2013
" "You need to calm down." This is something I hear a lot in my work as a behavior specialist when a student starts to get agitated—answering rudely, refusing to work, making insulting comments, or whining. A teacher might tell a child to "go sit in the beanbag chair and calm down" or simply "relax."
The problem is, many students don’t know how to calm down. "
https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/blog/teaching-self-calming-skills
Teaching Self-Calming Skills | Responsive Classroom
"You need to calm down." This is something I hear a lot in my work as a behavior specialist when a student starts to get agitated—answering rudely, refusing to work, making insulting comments, or whining. A teacher might tell a child to "go sit in the beanbag chair and calm down" or simply "relax."
12/13/2013
Good luck on finals everyone!
11/26/2013
This is my family's story. Please like the page to help us raise Autism Awareness. :) Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-with-Love-and-Hope/1398319230407437
Autism with Love and Hope
Autism with Love and Hope
Proud parent of an autistic son. This is his story of the challenges my son faces and those challenges he has overcame.
11/22/2013
“When I was a little boy did I have autism?” A mom shares the story of telling her young son about his diagnosis.
"The Talk"
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a blog about her two children with autism, at autismmommytherapist.wordpress.com.
11/19/2013
An article on Methods of Self Soothing written by a mom of a child with autism!
http://www.autismafter16.com/article/11-15-2013/methods-self-soothing
Methods of Self-Soothing
When Cody was younger he could become agitated at the drop of a hat. This usually led to an all-out tantrum. I tried many things to calm him. Back then, verbal communication did little because he coul
11/14/2013
Check out Growing Roots, which is a local organization here in Austin which provides free hands-on classes and support groups to parents of children with autism. They are the only organization offering this type of support- peer to peer learning and in both Spanish and English. We look forward to getting involved with them!
11/06/2013
"Willem has been diagnosed with Moebius Syndrome, Duane’s Syndrome, strabismus, facial paralysis, hypotonia, cataplexy, narcolepsy, vertigo, sensory processing disorder and severe acid reflux among other maladies...
But Willem’s greatest superpower is his compassion."
http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2013/11/05/better-normal
Better Than Normal | Blog | Autism Speaks
By Mike Wuebben, Autism Speaks Chief of Digital Stategy I remember what our pediatrician said about our newborn son Willem just before signing the discharge papers. There’s something “not normal” about him, she said. Willem has been diagnosed with Moebius Syndrome, Duane’s Syndrome, strabismus, fa...
10/20/2013
"Combining her love of fashion, the alphabet, and the color green, 15-year-old Hannah Greenberg is creating a new T-shirt line. But it's not your typical clothing line: the teen has autism, and the goal of the project is to help others with the same disorder. The shirts will be created by Spectrum Designs, a company composed entirely of employees with autism."
Teen With Autism Starts Awesome T-Shirt Business (PHOTOS)
Combining her love of fashion, the alphabet, and the color green, 15-year-old Hannah Greenberg is creating a new T-shirt line. But it's not your typical clothing line: the teen has autism, and the goal of the project is to help others with the same disorder.
10/11/2013
Interested in volunteering with kids with autism? The Autism Project (TAP) is looking for volunteers for two if its Super Sleepers on campus. You'll be camping out with a kid with autism for the weekend, and it's a really fun experience! There will be 2 Super Sleepers: October 19-20 and November 9-10 at Belmont Hall, which is on campus. If you're interested, you can sign up at this google doc http://tinyurl.com/autismspeaksumembers
We have lots of other great volunteer opportunities lined up, so be sure to check out the google doc and sign up for them!
Autism Speaks U Members - Google Drive
10/09/2013
Our general body meeting is TODAY at 6 pm in Texas Union 4.110 (African American Culture Room)!!! We have some exciting plans for the semester; hope to see everyone there!
10/01/2013
Here's a great short read on strategies to introduce new foods to kids with autism!
“What is it about autism and food? It seems to provide our son with such comfort. But his narrow focus becomes an obsession that leads to meltdowns.”
http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2013/09/27/what-it-about-autism-and-food
What Is It about Autism and Food? | Blog | Autism Speaks
Perspective on autism and food fixations, aversions and more in the “Got Questions?” blog.
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