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How stressed out are you by daily routines? What about your kids? I mean, it’s something that we do, as a household, every.single.day. Why does it have to be so stressful? Mornings, homework time, bedtime, getting out the door–this is all stuff we’ve practiced repeatedly. And yet, they’re often the most stressful parts of family life….
An autistic adult explains what autistic shutdowns feel like, how they differ from meltdowns, and how shutdowns and autistic burnout are experienced by adults and children.
I’m sure if this has happened to you, it sure felt like a gaslighting moment. You have a child. The child sees various doctors and specialists, some of whom have diagnosed the child with autism. Then, you go to the school to ask for assistance. And you’re told that your child does not have autism….
If you’re looking for social skills IEP goals, you’re probably trying to solve something specific: peer conflict, missed social cues, difficulty starting or maintaining friendships, or a child who struggles to work in groups. This page is a categorized goal bank of social skills IEP goals, organized by skill domain so you can find what…
So many kids (and adults!) struggle with pragmatic language skills due to having autism or another learning disability. Not having pragmatic language skills is such an obstacle–it’s so painfully visible, even if a person cannot name it or define it. When we think about language development, most people focus on things like vocabulary or grammar….
As parent, advocates and teacher, we understand the importance of social communication skills for our students. Pragmatic language is a crucial aspect of communication that involves the use of language in social contexts. It includes the ability to understand and use nonverbal cues, take turns in conversation, and interpret social situations appropriately. It’s also an…
If you’ve ever heard terms like “pragmatic language impairment” or “social communication disorder” thrown around like everyone knows what they mean…you’re not alone. And, they’re not the same thing. While they sound like interchangeable terms, there are some key differences that matter, especially when it comes to evaluations, eligibility, and services. Let’s break down what…
A few years ago, I got one of those dreaded calls from Kevin’s school nurse. He seemed off, just not himself, clearly not feeling well. Something in my gut told me to call the pediatrician while I was driving up there, and there were able to squeeze me in. The school nurse was right, he…
Many moons ago, I wrote this memoir style blog post that had the title “it’s just a sh!tty thing to say.” Yes, really, that was the title. If you click that link, I dug it out of the trash and reposted it on the Village. But the vibe is this– yes, raising an autistic baby…