Category: Play

Snow Day!

Autism, Online Learning, parenting, Play, Snow Day 28

Snow days are way different this year – if you let them be! Today Declan claimed an official snow day. Read about it, here!

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photo of snow field near trees

Say Goodbye to – Snow Days?!?

2020, Autism, COVID-19, Online Learning, Play, School, Snow Day 32

2020 has taught us that kids can learn online remotely – so who needs a snow day? C’mon, 2020 – Really?!? Read more about this, here!

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crop kid weighing on scale

On the Weigh to Better Health

Activities, Autism, Chewy Necklace, Chewy Tube, Compulsive Overeating, COVID-19, Dogs, exercise, Food, Masks, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, Overeating, Parent, Picky Eating, Play, playground, Routine, Running, School, Special Interests, weight, weight gain, You Tube, Zoom 22

Spending a lot of time at home + bad snacking habits = new numbers at the doctor’s office. Read more, here!

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sunglasses girl swimming pool swimming

The good, the bad, and the indifferent; Autism and social cues

Acceptance, Autism, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Impulsivity, Inclusion, learning, parenting, Play, Pool, Social Behavior, Social Cues, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 25

Declan has had a lot of social opportunities at the pool this summer. Some good, some bad, and some indifferent. Read about this, here!

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majestic mountain peak hidden in cloudy sky

They’re All Mountains

Autism, Autism Acceptance, concrete thinking, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Play, Pool, Self-Regulation, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills, Socialization, Special Interests, Swimming 21

Another social situation, another mountain Declan was willing to die on. Read more about this, here!

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Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.

Autism, Autism Awareness, Bobby, concrete thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Play, playground, Sleep, Social Interaction, Socialization 17

Through the years, my kids have said and done some things that really made me laugh. Why would I hesitate to share? Find out, here!

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The Return to Old Faithful

Autism, Fun, Play, playground, Scripting, Special Interests, Spiderman 20

The holiday of horror has passed, and Declan has returned to old favorite special interests. Find out more, here!

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Thinking About the Progression of Play

Autism, Play, playground 29

After reading an article about kids falling out of their chairs at school because of weaker muscles from less activity, I started thinking about my playground experiences from yesteryear vs. my kids play of today. Read more, here!

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One Face of Autism

April, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Awareness Month, Play 20

It’s Autism Awareness Month! And one face of autism 😊. Read more about this, here!

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Finding Success with Friends!

Autism, Friendships, Fun, Play, Success 34

I have always wanted Declan to find success in social situations. I know how bad he wants to have friends and to play. Then, one day….

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