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Consequences for Behavior

Ruby Franke’s idea of consequences Consequences should encourage responsibility. In recent events, Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse. Her idea of supporting responsibility in her children was to remove their basic need of food. Perhaps she went without eating and dieted because adults can do that sometimes for interval fasting. However, a child whoContinue reading “Consequences for Behavior”

Future of my autistic son, an ordinary day at an indoor park

Will it always be like this? Will my son want to run away when it gets tough in his mind? Public places that are brimming over with noise are not always the best place. However, these places are the best places. In the autistic brain of my child PLACES can be scary. Sudden challenges ropeContinue reading “Future of my autistic son, an ordinary day at an indoor park”

Emotional Regulation

How can aggression and frustration be regulated? https://www.facebook.com/specialneedslessons/videos/443497414066437 For a child with autism, this is no easy task. Sometimes, as a mom, I am left frustrated and angry when I see that nothing works. Aggression Aggression is different from frustration. Aggression is when your child starts with yelling, then throwing, then hitting oftentimes. Sometimes thatContinue reading “Emotional Regulation”

Is it OK to Use the Word Push Instead of Challenge Your Child?

Yes, I push my children. I am not scared to say it. Pushing is challenging. But, I know about the safe words that are used around children with special needs. If I say “push” I am looked upon as a overbearing mother. If I say “challenge” then I am looked upon wanting the best forContinue reading “Is it OK to Use the Word Push Instead of Challenge Your Child?”

From the Voice of an Army Dad

I Know your Struggle as an Army Dad Being Separated from your Family I am a soldier in the United States Army, and I work as an aviation maintainer assigned to Fort Hood, Texas. When Danny was diagnosed with autism, I had just returned from my first combat deployment to Afghanistan. This diagnosis was aContinue reading “From the Voice of an Army Dad”

Embracing Autism with Saying “My Child is Bright”

I am a mom who doesn’t claim to know everything because I am just a mom. I am a proud mom however of a beautiful and bright child, whose name is Daniel.  The word “bright” isn’t usually framed around the word autism in one sentence. Even though my son has autism, he will be brightContinue reading “Embracing Autism with Saying “My Child is Bright””

2 Ways to Leveraging Techniques for Avoiding Task Avoidance

A child with autism will often times find it difficult to manage working through a task. The reason for this is because he/she can’t process all components of completing a task: problem>process>solution. Doing the steps and understanding the solution are very difficult for Danny. Sometimes, Danny will believe he has the right solution and feelContinue reading “2 Ways to Leveraging Techniques for Avoiding Task Avoidance”

Methods and Procedures, within the Morning Frustrations, that Enable Your Child who is Walking with Autism

Getting your Child off to School When your child is unable to filter and organize all pieces of the puzzle in the morning with getting clothes on in the morning, pulling out a drawer to get clothes, following a routine in the morning, tantrums and shut-down behaviors arise. Establishing a routine doesn’t allows guarantee success.Continue reading “Methods and Procedures, within the Morning Frustrations, that Enable Your Child who is Walking with Autism”