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Behavior is a Form of Communication

We had had a few moments recently where I have been very strongly reminded that behavior is communication. This picture is Heidi covering my mouth because I was saying something she did not want to hear – someti…
Make Your Own Visual Aid In 10 Easy Steps

Visual aids are a fantastic resource for a child on the autism spectrum and can be used in a number of ways. This could be anything from PECs to encourage communication, reward charts for the encouragement of appropri…
Together We're Finding Our Voices

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to write. Between work, researching schooling options for Mia (kindergarten, oh my!), trying to get back into college myself, getting Mia’s seizures under control…
B is for Balance

For my B post, I almost went with Behaviour, but beyond saying that behaviour is communication, don’t have much to say about it. Instead, I’m going with Balance. Balance, or the lack of balance, is a con…
Just because some children with autism can't speak doesn’t mean they can’t communicate

Want to help your child with autism communicate? Although some children with autism have difficulty communicating with spoken language, they can be taught to communicate effectively in other ways. Subscribe to rethink a…
Autism Frustration

People always ask me about my frustrations with a child on the spectrum. I tell them it really depends on the age and stage of William at the time. Sometimes the frustrations we deal with are based on his attitude and…
Perceptions in Communication

Ok, I'm going to be brutally honest here and set myself up for quite a lot of potential judgement, but it might be worth it if in the long run I can help someone else sort this out. First, let me tell you where I'm c…
"Be Careful Daddy!"

Those of you who know William know that he talks but he’s at times difficult to understand–okay, much of the time he’s difficult to understand. That is one of the HUGE issues with children with autism&…
Superior Forms of Communication

Looking for an excellent guide to the "hidden curriculum" of law firms and law careers? Kimm Alayne Walton's book What Law School Doesn't Teach You...But You Really Need to Know fills the bill. For example, on page…
The Power of Definitions

From the White House to the school house to your house, a clear definition can prevent a world of trouble. Even the highest office in the land could stand an occasional dictionary review (apparently they don’t t…