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Using a Fork

Ryder has really been working hard at learning how to eat independently using utensils. Above is a clip of his triumphant stabbing of a helpless mandarin orange. He loves to pose for cameras too!
Ryder Feeding Himself Soup (for the first time!)
Life 101

This was especially written for parents who have children/adults with autism and special needs. We all remember as we were growing up that our parents told us what to do. They taught us what was dangerous, what to s…
PECS Cards in Action

One of the more popular ways to teach kids with autism is to use PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) - a nonverbal system of communication that uses small pictures. I have no experience with it, and I don't th…
Pushing for Progress

So many little changes, adding up to a new phase. Over the last 2 days, the potty training has gone backward a bit and James has been falling down some more (not lifting his feet properly to get over a small curb). B…
My Daughter gave Herself a Haircut

...a big one too. After her chopping and my trimming and shaping, about 10 inches were taken off. All of the scissors around the house have been hidden after this. She smiled and looked at herself in the mirror with pr…

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