special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
3 Boundaries for My Autistic Son For my autistic son to become fully independent and a kind person, we need these 3 crucial boundaries. First, we need time management. Second, we need emotional boundaries. Third, we need personal responsibility. Let’s dive into why these are essential and how they can make a difference. Teenage […]
Change the Tune 🎶 Music and autism, my husband uses music to improve Jacob’s bad mood. When Jacob starts repeating negative or angst-filled movie quotes, music becomes our go-to tool to redirect his focus and uplift his spirits. 🎥➡️🎵 We’ve discovered that music he gets excited about—whether it’s tunes we enjoy together or soundtracks from […]
Jacob struggled with speaking and communication, but learning sign language helped and made communication and talking fun! Jacob’s language delays often meant frustration and meltdowns because he couldn’t tell us what he wanted. The added sensory and movement of sign language was just what Jake needed to learn and increase his vocabulary. As a […]
My Child With Autism Loves Harris Teeter Why does my child with autism love weekly trips? Well, first of all, Harris Teeter makes the best chocolate chip cookies. 🍪 Okay, maybe not better than mine, but I’m working full time, so they are the BOMB! Our weekly trips to Harris Teeter on Saturday are all […]
