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The Safe Place

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Autism, Calming Method, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Routine, Trampoline, You Tube 29

As my older children move on each year to age appropriate likes or interests, there are specific interests of Declan’s that have not changed. Read more about this, here!

Gimme A Brake!

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 1/1 Aid, Anxiety, Autism, Calming Method, fidget cube, Fidget toy, Gift for an Autistic Child, Oral Sensory Toys, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, School, Sensory Bin, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Special Interests, Toys 22

Declan is infatuated with another special interest. This one has me driving EVERYWHERE. Read about it, here!

Applying Learned Social Skills

September 3, 2019 Autism, Calming Method, frustration, IEP, learning, Parent, parenting, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills, Stay-At-Home Mom 19

At school, Declan is learning skills and succeeding in a supportive controlled environment.
There is a lot of social learning that occurs outside of school too that has been a challenge. Read more, here!

A Different Kind of Sensory Swing

October 18, 2018 Autism, Calming Method, Calming Space, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Bin, Sensory Needs, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Sensory Seeking 11

When Declan was two, he had the best Occupational Therapist. She helped me find the best sensory tools to help Declan – and we talked about a sensory swing. Read how we are meeting that sensory need, here!