Autism | Autism in Our Nest

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Square One Art

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Online Learning, parenting, School 48

It was a very special art class, where Declan completed a very special piece of artwork. Check it out!

Ahhhh, Memories…

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 Autism, Bobby, Fun, High Functioning Autism, parenting 29

Three kids, three different pain tolerances. Read about our adventures in one same emergency room, here!

Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Fun, games, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, schedule, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Socialization, Speech, Swimming, Zoom 22

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!

Learning the Ropes in the Online Learning World

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, behavior, Chewy Tube, Coping Skills, COVID-19, Diet, Emotional Regulation, fidget cube, Fidget toy, frustration, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, parenting, schedule, School, Screen Time, Self-Regulation, Speech, Stay-At-Home Mom, Transitions, Visual Learning, Zoom 30

The first week of online learning is over. How did we do? Find out here!

Derailed

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 Autism, Bobby, Chores, Fun 27

Everything was going fine until something came along to halt my progress. Read more, here!

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

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 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!

4 Aids to Help the Autistic Online Learner

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Fidget toy, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, schedule, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Social Distancing, support, Trampoline, Transitions, Visual Learning 34

As we gear up for online learning in the fall, I realized there are four special accommodations I make for my autistic son so he can be successful with school. Read more, here!

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Risks, Risks, Everywhere a Risk

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Masks, Soccer, Social Distancing, Social Interaction, Social Skills 27

In the past five months we have assessed which risks we were willing to take in any situation. This weekend we allowed the kids a new activity. Read about it, here!