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Podcast title	FAQautism
Website URL	http://faqautism.com
Description	a resource for practical ideas
Updated	Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:01:55 +0000
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1. School Glue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.51Mb) Description: Sometimes very simple, everyday substances can solve complex, challenging issues related to autism. Today we are talking about one such “magical” substance: white school glue, sometimes known as Elmer’s glue. Listen Now: or continue reading For logistical reasons and teacher peace of mind, glue sticks are beginning to replace white school glue on school supply lists. But [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Scratching and Picking Some individuals with autism obsessively pick at or scratch their... Skin Damage 1 Some of our friends with autism damage their skin causing... Skin Damage 2 In part one of this two-part podcast series about skin...
2. Onto the Floor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.60Mb) Description: If anything is on her desk or table at school, a teen with autism sweeps them onto the floor with her arm. She does the same when sitting at a table at home or in a restaurant. Needless to say, her knocking items to the floor causes major problems. Let’s look at a plan for [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Positive Progress “Sometimes it is difficult to see that we are making... “Please Don’t Touch” Teachers, residential staff, and parents often ask for strategies to... Slow Progress When it comes to taming very disruptive or inappropriate behaviors,...
3. Helping Hand http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.90Mb) Description: Although some individuals with autism are quite self-sufficient, others are limited in their abilities to care for themselves. But even people with significant limitations can lend a helping hand at home or school if given a chance. It is simply a matter of discovering a person’s strengths and giving them opportunities to be in charge. Listen [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Maximizing Gifts “In spite of years of effort by dedicated teachers and... Helping Others Helping Others The life of every individual, whether they function... Range of Self-Reliance As with communication and social interaction and other issues related...
4. Underwear Issues http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.26Mb) Description: A few brave adults diagnosed with autism have asked about a taboo topic: underwear. Individuals with marked sensory issue often struggle to find clothing, socks, and shoes that are comfortable. Underwear is, of course, an important consideration for people with tactile sensitivities. Listen Now: or continue reading The issue of underwear underscores two realities: (1) autism can [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Underwear Several young adults diagnosed with autism have drummed up the... Selecting Shoes Sometimes a matter as simple and mundane as selecting appropriate... Shoes Sensory issues can effect every aspect of life for individuals...
5. Murmuring, Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.11Mb) Description: How should we respond to our friends with autism who murmur under their breath, some only occasionally but others with a constant stream of conversation, nonsense syllables, the alphabet song, or movie scripts? Listen Now: or continue reading Interestingly, we are thrilled when our friends speak their first words, so we encourage them to add more words. [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Moderating Obsessions Having an excellent memory and being able to recall sequences... Mature Audiences Only Because I spend time every week with dozens and dozens... Inappropriate Language Occasionally one of my friends with autism will just suddenly...
6. Change the Changeable Toolkit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.40Mb) Description: What options do we have when a student with autism screams loudly and scratches his arms when unexpected announcements are made over the loudspeaker in the classroom? Or when a youngster sneaks into the kitchen at night and eats whole jars of peanut butter? How can we help a person who inadvertently distracts her fellow [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Change the Changeable Our son was diagnosed with autism last year. At the... Onto the Floor If anything is on her desk or table at school,... VODcast: ONLY Peanut Butter??!? What do we do if our child with autism will...
7. Does It Matter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.10Mb) Description: The realities of autism can bring on a flood of challenges, a situation that causes parents, teachers, therapists, and other to scramble in efforts to change behaviors, teach new skills, deal with issues, and otherwise shape our friends with autism. Over time, we realize we cannot fix everything. When establishing priorities about issues that are [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Does It Really Matter? A teen who said, “A psychiatrist told my parents that... Difficult Behaviors Developing effective strategies for dealing with difficult behaviors is challenging... Shaping Behavior By its very nature, autism spans a vast array of...
8. Family Feuds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.21Mb) Description: Last year we posted a podcast on FAQautism.com – Mom vs. Dad – that continues to be popular. Because of the pervasive nature of conflict in families and between husbands and wives, we are looking at the issue again. Unfortunately, disagreements are part of human nature, and, in many families, conflict over child-rearing practices is [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Mom vs Dad What do you do if you disagree heartily with your... End of Your Rope Today’s podcast offers some first aid for caregivers who sometimes... Arrival of Adolescence Teenagers tend to push the limits on clothing, hair, shoes,...
9. Celebrating 700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.48Mb) Description: Everyone join me in singing, “Happy 700th anniversary to you…..!” We are posting our 700th FAQautism.com podcast today, and we haven’t even scratched the surface of the myriad of issues that arise in the daily lives of individuals with autism. The challenges keep coming for all of us, but, fortunately, the supportive autism community – [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Pinpoint Problems Most of us tend to attempt to come up with... Change the Changeable Toolkit What options do we have when a student with autism... Chaos Reigns part 1 What are our choices when chaos reigns in the lives...
10. Hanging Around http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.11Mb) Description: We are all aware of the value of interacting casually with our friends with autism, but we also know of many issues that stand in the way of making personal connections. Our time and energy are limited. Some individuals with autism actually resist social interaction, seem to ignore our friendly conversation, or even appear oblivious [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Take a Walk Sometimes we get so involved in plans and strategies that... Break the Monotony “I feel like all I’ve done for ten years is... Top Priority Autism is complex, touching many facets of a person’s life....
11. Top Priority http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.24Mb) Description: Autism is complex, touching many facets of a person’s life. Where do we begin? Among the myriad of issues related to autism that demand our attention, what is the top priority? Where do we focus our attention and energy as friends, teachers, therapists, family members, medical professionals, and others? Listen Now: or continue reading Each person diagnosed [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Hanging Around We are all aware of the value of interacting casually... Calming Connections Helping a person manage explosive, angry outbursts requires a multi-pronged,... Vast Spectrum It would certainly be easier if someone could develop a...
12. Food-Part 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.01Mb) Description: The term “picky eater” can be quite an understatement when autism is involved. Part 1 of this conversation about inflexible or restrictive eating habits includes examples of the types of food issues common in autism. The podcast Food-Part 2 overviews the process involved in pinpointing the specific problem encountered by an individual with autism and [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Food-Part 2 What factors contribute to various food-related problems common in autism?... Food – Part 1 For a variety of reasons, some individuals with autism have... Cold Corn Dogs A friend was recently reminiscing about a time when his...
13. Food-Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.38Mb) Description: What factors contribute to various food-related problems common in autism? How can we effectively address these challenging situations? Obviously, we cannot answer those questions in a brief podcast, so let us just consider one specific, real-life situation, that of a youngster who insists on eating just one food for breakfast, lunch, and supper. Listen Now: or continue [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Food-Part 3 The term “picky eater” can be quite an understatement when... Food – Part 1 For a variety of reasons, some individuals with autism have... Teaching Flexibility Many individuals with autism thrive in an environment that has...
14. Food – Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.37Mb) Description: For a variety of reasons, some individuals with autism have issues with food. To begin this discussion about food and autism, we will look at some of the challenges that arise in the lives of individuals who have difficulty with their eating habits. Listen Now: or continue reading 1. Too much food. Some individuals with autism are [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Food-Part 2 What factors contribute to various food-related problems common in autism?... Food-Part 3 The term “picky eater” can be quite an understatement when... Pigging Out How can we help our friends with autism who are...
15. Noisy Kids 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.38Mb) Description: Among other things, sudden loud noises or constant murmuring can be attempts by youngsters with autism to communicate, to get attention, to avoid chores, to protest changes in routine, or to irritate other people. But sometimes repetitive noise-making seems to be more of a habit or a “stimming” activity. Listen Now: or continue reading For example, a [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Noisy Kids 1 For a variety of reasons, some individuals with autism occasionally... Noisy Places We tend to think of individuals with autism as being... Noise Inventory The kaleidoscope of sounds that flow daily in most home...
16. Noisy Kids 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.18Mb) Description: For a variety of reasons, some individuals with autism occasionally make loud, startling sounds that do not seem to be attempts to communicate. Others talk out loud, absent-mindedly mumbling repetitive nonsense phrases or bits and pieces of conversations or movie scripts. The sudden outbursts or constant chatter can disrupt others at home, school, work, and [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Noisy Kids 2 Among other things, sudden loud noises or constant murmuring can... Noisy Places We tend to think of individuals with autism as being... Screaming A friend was excited that her family finally had a...
17. Rhythm and Rhyme http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.52Mb) Description: Today’s podcast is just a quick reminder of the interest many individuals with autism have in rhythm and rhyme. Take time every day to sit down and read some rhythmic stories or children’s rhymes. Sing or chant rhythmic, repetitive rhyming songs while riding in the car. Predictable, clever rhythms and rhymes add joy and encourage [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Intriguing Books One of the most universally popular items for individuals with... Chasing The Blues An elementary school teacher commented that colder weather and shorter... Homework Battles “Our evenings seem to just turn into wrestling matches,” wrote...
18. Outbursts-Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.22Mb) Description: We are continuing our brief overview of general categories of issues in the lives of individuals with autism contributing to emotional outbursts. By looking at these categories and pinpointing the factors contributing to the problem, we can develop more effective strategies for decreasing meltdowns and increasing contentment for all involved. Listen Now: or continue reading In part [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Outbursts-Part 1 Several families and teachers lately have reported an escalation in... Chaos Reigns part 1 What are our choices when chaos reigns in the lives... Explosive Outbursts Why do some individuals with autism have frequent explosive outbursts...
19. Outbursts-Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.64Mb) Description: Several families and teachers lately have reported an escalation in the frequency and intensity of emotional outbursts by youngsters with autism. Some concerns involve kids who withdraw and sulk or cry uncontrollably, and others describe aggressive tantrums with screaming, tearing or throwing items, kicking, crying, and self-abuse including biting, scratching, and head-banging. Listen Now: or continue reading [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Explosive Outbursts Why do some individuals with autism have frequent explosive outbursts... Outbursts-Part 2 We are continuing our brief overview of general categories of... Chaos Reigns part 1 What are our choices when chaos reigns in the lives...
20. Teaching Patience http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.91Mb) Description: Some individuals with autism really struggle with patience. They may have an emotional meltdown when required to wait for a delayed meal or for a slow school bus. Some people become very agitated when required to wait while a parent talks on the phone or when stuck in traffic. How can we teach kids, teens, [...] The following posts may also be helpful: Our Patience Meter Sometimes our patience meter malfunctions and the most insignificant issue... Teaching Self Sufficiency For a variety of reasons, it is difficult for some... Be a Sheep “Most of the youngsters diagnosed with autism in my classes...