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Podcast title FAQautism
Website URL http://faqautism.com
Description a resource for practical caregiving
Updated Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:12:41 +0000
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Category Education
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1. Imposing Our Preferences
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Description: Sometimes it is good to step back and take a close look at our expectations for our children, students, or friends with autism. It is often necessary to provide support and guidance in many facets of our friends’ lives, but we need to be careful not to impose our preferences needlessly. Listen Now: or continue reading My [...] Possibly Related posts:
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2. Really Mean It # 2
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Description: Part 1 of this discussion introduced the concept that parents, teachers, and others use more than words when giving instructions. Sometimes individuals with autism are not able to pick up on vocal tone or facial expression, and other cues that help individuals know that, for example, Mom really means it when she says, “Come to [...] Possibly Related posts:
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3. Really Mean It #1
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Description: At best, individuals with autism often struggle to translate all the signals we send. For example, most kids can distinguish the urgency of directions their parents or teachers give, but children with autism may not catch all the nuances. How can we help our friends with autism know that we really mean it? Listen Now: or continue [...] Possibly Related posts:
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4. Water World
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Description: Although some individuals with autism do not like swimming or even taking a bath, others love water so much they must have been born in the ocean. Now that summer is here, let’s look at some fun ways to enjoy water, especially for our friends who are unable to tolerate crowded public swimming pools. Listen [...] Possibly Related posts:
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5. Noisy Fireworks
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Description: Fireworks are a fun part of many summer celebrations – ball games, outdoor concerts, amusement parks, and other big events. But many individuals with autism react to random, loud noises by screaming, scratching, throwing objects, or running away. How can we help our friends enjoy the colorful visual patterns and brilliant bursts of light in [...] Possibly Related posts:
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6. Priorities
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Description: Sometimes we have to pick our battles. There is simply not enough time in a day to address all the issues that arise in the lives of many individuals with autism – challenges in social interaction, communication, sensory sensitivity, repetitive rituals, obsessive interests. So how can we prioritize all of that? Listen Now: or continue reading We [...] Possibly Related posts:
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7. Take a Walk
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Description: Sometimes we get so involved in plans and strategies that we forget the simple pleasures in life. Taking a casual stroll with our friends with autism gives you a change of scenery and a break from your daily routine. And walking is free, easy, and simple. So, take a break and take a walk. Listen [...] Possibly Related posts:
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8. The Ultimate Goal
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Description: Sometimes we lose sight of the ultimate goal. It is easy to get so focused on dealing with a problem or teaching a new skill that we forget about the “personhood” of our friends with autism. Listen Now: or continue reading Some thoughts to ponder: 1. PERFECTION IS IMPOSSIBLE. Although we certainly want to do what we can [...] Possibly Related posts:
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9. Literal Terms
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Description: Because literal language is a characteristic common to autism, we might want to think carefully about terminology we use to avoid miscommunication. Listen Now: or continue reading Recently, a friend was taken aback when a young adult with autism talked for twenty minutes “without taking a breath” in great detail about his mother’s health issues. My friend [...] Possibly Related posts:
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10. Mom vs Dad
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Description: What do you do if you disagree heartily with your spouse about the best strategies for raising your youngster with autism? Over the years, I have only known a few couples who have seen eye-to-eye about raising kids – whether the youngsters are diagnosed with autism or not. Listen Now: or continue reading I am certainly not [...] Possibly Related posts:
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11. Retro Summer
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Description: Sometimes something as simple as having a theme for summer activities can add the structure necessary to help our friends with autism who get extraordinarily agitated or frustrated during relaxed, unstructured summer vacation. No need to spend a lot of time, energy, or money. Just add a theme to add focus and organization to rather [...] Possibly Related posts:
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12. Different Worlds
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Description: In my humble opinion, we will NEVER agree about all the aspects of autism. I’ve known hundreds of people with autism over the past 35 years. Right now, I spend time with about seven dozen individuals with autism of all ages every week. I’ve known some of my adult friends since they were toddlers. Their [...] Possibly Related posts:
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13. Road Trip 3
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Description: Once the car is packed and contingency plans are completed, everyone is ready to hit the road for several days. You can help smooth bumps in the road and make the trip fun for all if you help your youngster with autism pack a personal travel kit and an explorer’s bag. Listen Now: or continue reading PERSONAL TRAVEL [...] Possibly Related posts:
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14. Road Trip 2
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Description: Road trips are uncertain at best, and autism adds another variable and layer of concern. When we take time to prepare for unanticipated situations, we can embark on a trip in the car knowing we have done all we can to make the drive as smooth and comfortable as possible for everyone concerned. Listen Now: or continue [...] Possibly Related posts:
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15. Road Trip Part 1
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Description: Some individuals with autism just naturally enjoy the adventure of car travel, but others are hesitant to leave the comfort of their own home. Advance planning helps reluctant travelers enjoy a road trip. Talk about the trip in advance. Pack thoughtfully. Be prepared for unanticipated situations. Then load up the car and hit the [...] Possibly Related posts:
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16. EZ Family Fun
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Description: We only have so much time and energy and money for family fun. But we know that our youngsters, especially those with autism, need something to look forward to each day. Having just one, 30-minute activity planned for each day can make a real difference in the quality of life for a person who thrives [...] Possibly Related posts:
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17. Backyard Fun
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Description: Sometimes we get so wrapped up in dealing with the ins and outs of autism that we forget about good, old-fashioned fun. Several of my friends realized their youngsters with autism were missing out on the joys of playing in the backyard simply because the parents had not thought to put some things in the [...] Possibly Related posts:
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18. Stop the Spiral
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Description: Ever feel like you are going in circles? Sometimes we have just beginning to iron out one behavior issue when another one comes barreling around the corner. How can we avoid the frustrating feeling of being caught in a hopeless spiral? Listen Now: or continue reading For many years, I viewed behavior management as a linear process, in [...] Possibly Related posts:
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19. Pick Your Own
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Description: Sometimes it is difficult to convince our kids – whether they are diagnosed with autism or not – to eat healthy foods. One technique that has increased intake of healthy fruits and veggies is taking trips to “pick-your-own” orchards, berry patches, and gardens. Listen Now: or continue reading Research indicates that fresh veggies and fresh fruits significantly [...] Possibly Related posts:
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20. Shampoo
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Description: Shampooing hair involves water running in your face, shampoo stinging your eyes, and other issues that are particularly irritating and uncomfortable to some individuals with autism. Let’s look at some of the issues related to shampooing hair and some unconventional solutions for people who resist or refuse to wash their hair. Listen Now: or continue reading Sometimes [...] Possibly Related posts:
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