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Transitioning to the Bathtub

Candice Caballero wrote 3 days ago: Dahlia has always hated baths. The first day we brought her home was our first experience with her t … more →

Tags: williams-syndrome, special needs child, speical needs baby

Sensory overload and Daredevil's superpowers.2 comments

Jani wrote 3 days ago: I have been accused of many things over the years, most often lately the offense: “sensitivity … more →

Tags: Communication 2, confession, Jani Belcoe, Communication, dear god save us, sweet ancient baby alien space monkey Jebus, health, grad school, Intuition

The Curious Incident of the Boy in the Barber Shop 2 comments

talesfromthespectrum wrote 4 days ago: For the past 10 years my son has fought me tooth and nail whenever it was time to get his hair cut. … more →

Tags: Haircuts, decent haircut

Christmas in July: Adjusting to rituals, routines, and obsessions 4 comments

talesfromthespectrum wrote 4 days ago: Click to view slideshow. My son, like most individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, h … more →

Tags: Circumscribed areas of interest, Routine, Sensory Issues and Obsessions

It's Questionable

onaisle9 wrote 4 days ago: It’s Question-able is a feature that we have started On Aisle 9 in response to the many questions we … more →

Tags: Articles, Autism, meltdown, Special Needs, Sarena James, Autism Spectrum, nonverbal communication, Special Needs Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder

It's Questionable

onaisle9 wrote 4 days ago: It’s Question-able is a feature that we have started On Aisle 9 in response to the many questions we … more →

Tags: Articles, Autism, meltdown, Special Needs, Sarena James, Autism Spectrum, nonverbal communication, Special Needs Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder

An Autism Adventure: When hot is not ...4 comments

Rebecca Mitchell wrote 6 days ago: As we neurotypicals started the day melting, in this uncharacteristically British heatwave,  L start … more →

Tags: All Articles, aspergers-syndrome, Autism, heatwave, jelly babies, Onside Independent Advocacy, scooby doo

Listening to the Same Song Over and Over

B&A wrote 1 week ago: It is not uncommon for people with ASD to listen to the same song/piece of music over and over for h … more →

Tags: repetition, asd, Music, repetition, asperger syndrome

Oddities, Quirks and Other Family Traits I've Come to Recognize15 comments

arianezurcher wrote 1 week ago: Let’s just say, for the sake of this post, that we all agree genetics play a role in autism.   … more →

Tags: Autism, Parenting, Autistic, Eating Disorders, OCD, Self-Injurious Behavior

Parenting Group

mytwicebakedpotato wrote 1 week ago: “This is because of the party, right?”  I was asking my friend this as she was inviting … more →

Tags: gifted children, Parenting, school issues with gifted children, sensory issues, Social Skills, twice exceptional, bouncy techno, Child, Entertaining

OMG EEG!2 comments

Spectrum Connection wrote 2 weeks ago: Clinging for dear life and anxiously declaring “no more”, he screams unable to find comfort in soft … more →

Tags: Thoughts and Insights, asd, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Royal Children's Hospital, Doctor, Autism, electroencephalogram, EEG

The Gift of a Molar14 comments

arianezurcher wrote 3 weeks ago: Like many Autistics, Emma has a multitude of sensory issues.  I’ve written before about Emma … more →

Tags: Autism, Parenting, Autistic, baby teeth, Hypo-sensitive, Pain, Teeth, tooth fairy

calming the senses with weighted blankets

myautisticmuslimchild wrote 3 weeks ago: Check this post out. It will give you an idea how to make weighted blanket at home for much cheaper, … more →

Tags: General, Autism, homemeade weighted blanket, weighted blanket

Ellie Bean the Drama Queen

spdmama wrote 3 weeks ago: Book: Ellie Bean the Drama Queen: A Children’s Book about Sensory Processing Disorder Amazon D … more →

Tags: Sensory Books, sensory processing disorder, Sensory, SPD, Children, Behavior, Parenting, book, Sensory Integration

A 'typical' day in the life of our family...2 comments

alexcparsons wrote 4 weeks ago: In one word:  Unpredictable! Every morning when Michael calls from his bedroom, you have no idea wha … more →

Tags: pda, humour, noise intolerance, role play, 121 support, Unpredictability

Fidgeting3 comments

walkingrunningstumbling wrote 4 weeks ago: It’s evening, and I’m watching a program on the origins of the universe with Husband and … more →

Tags: Family, Autism, Health 2, The Kids, husband, Stimming, fidgeting

Overstimulation: an expected consequence

secretaspie wrote 1 month ago: I can’t say for sure that this has never happened to me before. If it has, I didn’t noti … more →

In Search of Happy… 5 comments

onaisle9 wrote 1 month ago: by Sarena James The note in his green book bag said that Grant was selected by his teachers as the T … more →

Tags: Articles, Autism, meltdown, Tantrum, Sarena James, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum, Education, nonverbal communication

Visit to the Occupational Therapist - 26 April 12

nsterley wrote 1 month ago: This morning we had a visit to the Occupational Therapist, a lovely lady who treats my Angel an an e … more →

Tags: Moving Forward, Aspergers, occupational therapy; occupational therapist, Sensory, calming activities; ASD


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