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Autism Therapy: Dolphin Therapy

I was born in Central Florida. Every time the show “Flipper” came on, I was glued to my TV set. I envied Sandy and Bud as they swam with the dolphin Flipper every day (I caught it every weekday afternoon in syndicati…
The Regulator

“Did you refill your pill organizer for next week?” I ask Nigel as he walks into the kitchen. “Not yet.” He walks over to the cupboard where we keep his bottles of medication, takes a bottle out, and proceeds to shake…
Dog Obedience Training/ children with Aspergers

Does anyone have any experience with this technique? It has been suggested to me by a physician that there has been great success using pet therapy for children with Aspergers. I’m considering it. Apparently, the…
Autism's House

Do you have a "house" you go to where your anxieties drift away? Most of us do, though we may no realize it. Our "house" may involve a physical activity like running or swimming, a hobby like music or reading, or busy…
If You Love Someone Set Then Free - Decision Making and Your Aspie

I am faced with an interesting quandary. Collegeman does not want to go to the therapist anymore-at least for the time being. He says he has too much work to do and with the semester coming to a close I am sure that…
Developing New Daily Life Skills

It's great when my son masters a new daily living skill. I do the proud mommy dance every time it happens. Last week, my son mastered getting ice and water from the refrigerator door. This may seem like a simple thing…
Justin Now Before Biomedical Treatments & Hyperbarics

Justin experiences melt downs that drain you. His inability to talk makes things difficult for him and like anyone who for example was in a foreign country and couldn't get their needs met, -would probably melt down to…
Autism Therapy: Respite Therapy

I am surrounded by many friends who love their children. DESPERATELY! Who would do anything they can to help their child or children with autism. And they do. They sacrifice their health, finances, relationships, a…
While we're on the subject

I remembered this week why I quit going to most of my outside groups: I can’t stop talking about autism. It’s not intentional. I don’t go to these meetings with the purpose of proselytizing, spreading the Word about t…
Drama Therapy Opens Up New Alternatives to Autism Therapies

From: Dr. Chun Wong Drama Therapy is generally defined as the use of drama and theater processes toachieve therapeutic goals. The technique is often used in schools, hospitals, correctional facilities and the mental he…