I recently wrote a review of several books about helping kids deal with their emotions and the behaviors that result from them. After posting the review about the RJ books by Author, Julia Cook, I was contacted by the author and personally thanked for sharing my experience.
Every family has a different path to Autism diagnosis. For us, it was because my daughter's teacher had the guts to tell us something wasn't right with Nove. Her behavior in the classroom didn't match up to the rest of the kids, and it was bad enough that she was having trouble in every aspect of school.
Can you potty train a kid with Autism? I have 11 years experience with this, and I say - it depends on the kid. My daughter still isn't fully in control of her body functions. Does she understand the concept? Yes, and she even goes to the bathroom appropriately several times per day. That...
What are the Signs of Aspergers Syndrome? With the DSM changing this year, I wanted to address something that many parents of kids on the Autism Spectrum have been saying for a long time. No matter what you call it, it's Autism! When I tried to research what the signs and symptoms of Aspergers...
I'd like you to welcome our first guest post here on Special Needs Kids Talk Radio. Deanna is a mom to a special needs child, and I thought it was fascinating to read about how a toy changed her son's life. Sometimes that is all it takes, right? Read Deanna's story and be sure to leave her a...
I think homework should be banned! School is hard enough now without the addes stress to both kids and their parents of trying to get hours worth of homework done. Throw in ADD or ADHD and it is not just a battle, but a war. What have you done to help your kids with ADHD?
How I wish we had programs like this everywhere! Check out the Mom2Mom peer support developed in New Jersey below. The best option we have locally for mom of kids with autism is a call in line that hooks to the state health insurance for kids.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. My ex's job has changed so many times I've lost track. The time he's able to spend with the girls seems to dwindle more and more over time. Here's a post from last year on a particularly frustrating weekend. Things are still the same even...
We found these helpful resources last year that are worth looking at again. They may offer help and information for you and your special needs child. Games: Mouse Trail Fun animated online exercises to help kids with autism (likely for any child) Exercises: Fernridge Press Therapy for...
