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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…
Occupational Therapists

I am considering going into occupational therapy. I would like to have autistic children as my main focus. I have a very general idea of what that would entail from some prior discussions with occupational therapists…
It's Not A Party Till The Small Boy Barfs...

My son barfs. A lot. He always has. At 10 months he was already at the Occupational Therapist to be evaluated for a bad gag reflex. He chokes on everything. He chokes on chicken, he chokes on blueberries...Hell, h…
Not Giving Up

Ever since Daniel's diagnosis in 1998 I have looked to children a little older but with a similar functioning level to get a glimpse of what he may be like in the future. I can't recall ever feeling particularly encour…
Autism Belt

From Albany, NY. This story is how a weighted belt could assist in helping those with Autism become more aware of their body. Who's tried this, and has it worked for you?
Sports Program Teaches Autistic Kids Confidence

Many autistic kids feel socially isolated. They don't get the "typical experience," playing team sports, learning about comraderie and getting into shape. But one Maryland program is helping these kids realize that they…
More Swing Please

It was my last semester in college. My major, Social Work, required a semester long field placement similar to student teaching. I was placed in pediatric rehab center. They work with kids with development delays, d…