By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. 1. What can I work on with my child this summer? Please give me at least three goals that we can work on at home. Consistency is very important for your child. Help him by continuing to practice learned skills. While summer is a great time for your child to relax [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. It is often a challenge for parents to find ways to connect with their child with Autism. They face difficulties when looking for common ground with their child. How do you get your child, who makes no eye contact, to notice you? How do you get your child, who seems to [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. From information gathered from interviews and surveys, many parents expressed that hygiene issues are one of their biggest concerns. Children with Autism sometimes experience a breakdown in understanding the importance of cleanliness. They do not automatically understand that if they don’t shower, germs may make them sick, and when they smell [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. The challenges that parents face when trying to teach their child with Autism social communication skills are abundant. Some children struggle with this more than others do, but for most, it is very difficult. When trying to relate to your children’s struggles, it may help to compare their difficulties in [...]
Read More Asperger's, conversation, social skills
By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. When out for lunch one day, a lovely older couple and their daughter sat down in a booth near us. They went up to the buffet to fill up their plates as a family, and the daughter returned to the table first. She sat down, put her plate on the table [...]
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Is it difficult for your child to sit still for more than 30 seconds? Do you laugh at the thought of going to the movies with your child, because he may only stay in his seat as long as the popcorn lasts, if that long? Does your child’s teacher send home notes about his constant [...]
Read More behavior, communication, games for kids, sensory issues
Create Your Own Sensory Area During a recent workshop, I asked my audience to raise their hand if their child with Autism did not have sensory issues. Not one person raised their hand. Of course, not all children with Autism have difficulty processing sensory input, just as not all children with sensory processing disorders have [...]
Read More comunication, play area, sensory issues