by Susan Bitler | Mar 26, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
It seems like it was just yesterday. I can remember her lying on my chest during her first year. I stayed home with her that year. I can say that was most certainly the best year of my life. Adalyn was my first born. I didn’t think about autism being a possibility. As...
by Stephanie Kennedy, M.Ed | Mar 25, 2022 | Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Parent Perspective, Resources |
I had my first son in April of 2021 – he is now a wild, almost 11-month-old, crawling, and constantly climbing on everything! But, surprise, this week I will be having my second son – yes, you read that right! This means that I have become quite the expert on where to...
by Amy Nielsen | Mar 5, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
Educators typically schedule conferences with parents to discuss their child’s academic progress and challenges, as well as behavior and social-emotional development. But often parents have concerns or questions at other times. Yet, many parents are reluctant to...
by Ashley McClain | Feb 26, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
A few months ago, I worked at my friend’s diner, and I watched a team of young football players come in to eat with their parents. They were cheering and giving each other high fives because they had just won their championship. In their moment of excitement, I felt...
by Amy Nielsen | Feb 5, 2022 | Behavior, Interventions, Parent Perspective |
If you are a parent or caregiver of an autistic child, managing your child’s behavior at home can often pose some challenges. You likely don’t have years of experience as a behavior analyst or special education teacher. You may find yourself resorting to...
by Susan Bitler | Jan 29, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
My daughter Adalyn was diagnosed with Autism at age 2. She uses an AAC Device to communicate. Ady also uses some sign language and limited verbal language to communicate. She has two siblings: Lincoln, her brother, who is 7 years old and Everly her sister, who is 5...
