“Excuse me, Mr. Adam? I have something to say:”

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Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

Declan left the pool season as Mr. Social and entered the online classroom where social interaction with peers is not allowed. Read more about this transition, here!

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

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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They’re All Mountains

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

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On Socializing and Diving Boards

Declan’s social isolation bubble at the pool has been popped. Now he is looking to socialize, without much success. But there is something new for him to focus on. Read more, here!

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When Personalities Clash

Another school year, another IEP meeting – both of which I am glad are over. Read why, here!

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The Wall Mounted Corded Phone

Watching Catelyn with our wall mounted corded phone I realized something – Catelyn’s a real character! Read more, here!

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Applying Learned Social Skills

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!

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Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Social Behavior

Catelyn and Declan both face their struggles in social situations and are continuing to learn the rights and wrongs of social behavior. Read more about this, here!

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Should I Say This? Learning Social Thinking

After seeing some questionable behaviors and drawings from Declan, I was directed to a great game to help him learn social thinking and social problem solving skills. Read more about this, here!

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