Tag: Friends

To Apologize or To Not Apologize

Autism, Friendships, Meltdown, Social Interaction, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills 34

After a failed attempt at socialization that went horribly wrong, I had mixed feelings if Declan should be the first to apologize. Read more, 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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Declan and the Cat

Autism, Cat, Friendships, Pet 33

I am still a little unnerved about the cat we rescued. Declan is all heart – again! Read more about this, here!

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Do I Have to Explain?

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friendships, Parent, Play, Sensory Issues, Social Interaction 24

Sometimes I wonder if I should explain Declan’s behaviors, or not? And to whom? When? Find out what I discovered, here!

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So Far, So Good!

Autism, First Grade, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Lunch, Recess, Sensory Needs, Social Skills 10

“I wanted to make a good first impression so I held my crazy in.” “What?” I asked Catelyn. “You know – I can get

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Socialization and Autism

Anxiety, Autism, basketball, Bobby, Friendships, Inclusion, Introversion, Introvert, playground, Soccer, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Skills 29

“As a functional Aspergian adult, one thing troubles me deeply about those kids who end up behind the second door. Many descriptions of autism

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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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Good or Bad? Right or Wrong?

Aggression, Autism, Christmas, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, Play, Spiderman 12

Good vs. Bad “Declan, please put your Spiderman mask on!  Other people have on masks – it is okay…” “NO!  I can’t break the

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It’s His Time Now

Autism, learning, School, Special Education 13

Things are going well for Declan at Kindergarten. Everyone is smiling. Which led me to think about the post I wrote one year ago. Read about it, here!

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