by Abigail Rivera | Apr 19, 2022 | Life Skills, Sensory, Sensory Series, Spring |
Here we are in Spring where April showers bring May flowers. I have heard that saying many times in my life and just figured that it was referring to the Mayflower that the pilgrims came on and the “April showers” part just placed a picture of a calendar on the...
by Abigail Rivera | Mar 15, 2022 | Life Skills, Sensory |
Does your child or yourself fit under the labels such as “picky eater,” “particular about food,” “meticulous in taste,” or “precautious eater.” I for one fit under these terms, but I learned I’m not really the one to blame. When asked or persuaded, I do try new foods,...
by Abigail Rivera | Feb 1, 2022 | Life Skills, Sensory |
Our five senses are vital to survival. We so very often take for granted how much they do for us and how dependent we are on them. Though I do often think about this because along with my autism comes sensory processing disorder (SPD). I often question the accuracy of...
by Abigail Rivera | Jan 15, 2022 | Behavior, Life Skills, Social Skills |
How do you know if you are average or different? Well most likely someone had told you that the particular actions you do fit under the normal or abnormal category. Or perhaps you made a judgment of your own by examining those around you and making your own...
by Abigail Rivera | Dec 29, 2021 | Interventions, Life Skills |
Who is affected by the news or discovery of autism in an individual, is it themselves, their caregiver, their loved ones, companions, co-workers, acquaintances, or that random stranger they happen to encounter? The answer is all of the above because when I...
