Category: Social Skills

Summer Socializing

Autism, Friendships, Fun, Pool, Social Learning, Social Skills, Swimming 18

“I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!”  Declan screamed eyes shut, hands over ears. We were at Bobby’s basketball game.  Right next to the

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Bully? Or Just Mean?

Acceptance, Autism, Bullying, Depression, Flexible Thinking, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills, therapy 35

Took her friends – went out of her way to take the girlfriend Catelyn shared half of a “BFF” necklace with Went out of

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It’s the Little Things

Autism, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 20

“I’m so EXCITED!!!” Catelyn shrieked in the car as we drove. “I’m excited for you!” I replied checking my ears to see if they

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What do I Really See?

Aggression, Autism, Coping Skills, Sensory Seeking, Social Skills, support, Trigger Word 17

Clearing my mind my favorite way, I thought about what I really see in Declan’s behavior. Read more about it, here!

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What Does a Good Friend to Someone with Autism Look Like?

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 14

What does a good friend to someone with autism look like? Find out, here!

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“I’m Listening….”

Autism, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills 23

Cate is having a hard time transitioning back into the school year. As we deal with the issues that arise, I realize I have a really big thing to be thankful for. Read about it, here.

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ALL the Kids are Ready!

Autism, High Functioning Autism, School, Social Learning, Social Skills, Success 22

Catelyn has not been excited about school. Feeling bad about the year ahead, we reached out and were pleasantly surprised. Read about Cates transition from sad to happy student, here!

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Summer Swimming

Autism, Social Skills, Summer Activities, Swimming 18

In the summer we spend a lot of time at our local pool – which Declan LOVES! He doesn’t always try to interact with the other kids, and when he does, the interactions don’t always work out. But sometimes they do. Read about them , here!

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Socializing is Confusing

Autism, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 28

Catelyn faces many challenges with High Functioning Autism. Including challenges in social skills. Read more about it, here!

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Being Wrong Never Felt so Good

Acceptance, Autism, Inclusion, playground, Social Interaction, Social Skills 40

I have seen a child whisper to another child before about Declan. I have seen them point. I have seen them laugh. I have seen them shrug and leave. So I was not prepared for what happened on our latest trip to the playground.

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