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From Hell to Help

Almost on a daily basis we read in the paper or hear on the television about a child with autism who has been abused or even killed when restraints have been applied. Then in the alternative you read or hear about an…
How I manage a meltdown

For many years we dealt with meltdowns in solitude. We didn’t ever let anyone see these because we didn’t think they would understand. It seemed like something we should keep private. However, all that…
Hair Cuts and Lollipops

No this post isn’t about what to do if your child gets a lollipop stuck in their hair…although it has happened to us, and yes it required a hair cut. Rather, it’s about making hair cuts less stressfu…
So proud :-)

Wow. Ashton was able to attend to an 8minute task today. WOW. I can't begin to tell you how BIG of a deal this is! He apparently got upset earlier in the day when he was non-compliant with a task but wanted…
Coping with Lack of Sleep and Having the Worst Meldown Ever + coping with lack of sleep

Image via Wikipedia I was going through documents I have stored on my Mac and came across this. I’m unsure of the reasons I wrote it, though I think it was meant as a guest post concerning “Meltdowns and…
Our First Meltdown of 2012

We’re barely into the new year and Gavin is already having problems. He had a fit on the stairs this morning resulting in him getting a splinter in his foot. That splinter lead to a meltdown to him terrifying his…
Autism, my sanity and the holidays

Screaming. That’s all I have heard this weekend. Between Elliott whining,Emmett screaming and Gavin melting down, the little bits of sanity I had left are now refugees fleeing to safety somewhere far away. I us…
Christmas Meltdowns, Supermarket Style

Anybody with a child on the autism spectrum will know that meltdowns are that bit different from your more ‘typical’ tantrum and that during this festive time of year they tend to be on the increase. This i…
Video: Managing a Meltdown

I think it’s important to help people understand some of what families like mine go through. This meltdown in particular was very, very mild. However, I thought it may help someone to see how we managed it. It…
Things I Know...

What do I know?? I know I’m really looking forward to the school holidays. I know we have lots of exciting things plans for the holidays. I know I’m hoping the tummy ache side effect from Annie’s new…