Flexible and Faith Based Reading and Language for Grades 1-8

Flexible and Faith Based Reading and Language for Grades 1-8

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As we are continuing to develop our homeschool plans for our youngest, the neurotypical child who just so happens to be my highly sensitive, strong-willed, and gifted child; we are looking for the foundational elements. My daughter loves to read and we are always looking for opportunities to utilize curriculum that develops her critical thinking skills. For our family, Pathways is such an ideal fit.  I was compensated for my time reviewing this product/service, writing this review, and hosting the giveaway. Easy to Use Homeschool Curriculum My youngest taught herself how to read and because of that, our homeschooling curriculum choices have been literacy rich. I wanted to find curriculum that was flexible for our homeschool day, and that was also engaging for her. Added perks…

Creating a Calming Environment for Your Autistic Child
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Creating a Calming Environment for Your Autistic Child

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One of the things I’ve often wondered about in this journey of parenting an autistic child, was how to best set up our home. How could we best set up the environment to support the autism calming techniques that we’ve utilized over the years? Sure, we had to think about a few things when it came to using visual supports but what else could we do? It wasn’t just about the visual senses, but extended to all of the senses. I also had to be mindful about the fact that both my autistic daughter and I have a slew of seasonal allergies to deal with. My daughter, for example, is allergic to sunflowers and the scent of cloves. So how could we use essential oils…

What are the Childhood Signs of Autism?

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Autism spectrum disorder presents early in life and it is important for parents to know what the initial signs of autism are. There are many areas to to watch, including: communication, social skills, and other areas of development. Some may be more obvious than others. So how do parents really know? How can parents be fully prepared? I’m sharing some tips on how to recognize some of the more common childhood signs of autism. Please note, however, this is not an extensive list. Common Childhood Signs of Autism At present, there is no medical or genetic test available that is specific to autism. There are diagnostic evaluations and tests, depending on the part of the world that you live in. But the actual diagnosis is determined by…

Coping Skills for Parents of Special Needs Kids

Coping Skills for Parents of Special Needs Kids

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Parental stress is a very real thing. To help against it, we need to develop coping skills like the ones suggested in this post. From one parent to another, here are essential coping skills for parents of special needs kids. I’ve been on the journey of special needs parenting since my son was an infant. He was born three months premature and with that early birth came a few health complications. A few years later, my daughter would be diagnosed with autism as a toddler. I won’t lie and say that this has always been easy. I’m not perfect and over time, I’ve had to develop coping skills. So today I’m talking about coping as a special needs parent. This is something that I’ve touched on…

What Are the Benefits of Habilitation for Autistic Teens?

What Are the Benefits of Habilitation for Autistic Teens?

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As your child with autism becomes a teenager with autism, in the United States, services will begin to open up that you may not have had access to before. It’s just another confusing step on this overall autism parenting journey. These services are called habilitation services. But just what are they? And are they really beneficial? I believe that absolutely yes, habilitation services are beneficial for autism when delivered in the right context and setting. What is habilitation for autism? For the next part of Autism A to Z, I’m bringing to you something that many won’t have to deal with until their child with autism is an adult with autism. For me, personally, this is something that I am already looking into (waiting lists…

How to Help an Autistic Child Who Self Injures
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How to Help an Autistic Child Who Self Injures

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All behavior for autistic children has a purpose and function. Often that purpose is to communicate something. But when that behavior is harmful? That can be so confusing and alarming for parents. But what can we do? How do we, as parents, help an autistic child who self-injures? What is the behavior behind self-injury in autism? Many wonder why anyone would practice self-injury, as it is painful and dangerous. However, with autistic children, self-injury occurs more often than not. There are several theories as to why this practice can be prevalent in autistic children, and there are some methods you can use to help ease this distressing practice. In fact, when it comes to parenting an autistic child, this may be one of the more troubling…