A couple of weeks ago, there was a carnival being held on the ballpark field of the elementary school near our house. I think part of optimizing efficacy for what we are trying to help our son achieve is being aware of events occurring in our neighborhood and integrating them into his therapy work. And
Miss E, Tony’s previous physical therapist, left the clinic where Tony was receiving PT around the same time as that organization was pushing forward with some business model changes that I felt would lead to clinic conditions that would be less productive for Tony personally. I of course support their rights to move in whatever
Several weeks ago I promised a post with the therapy strategies I used to prepare Tony for our last Disneyland trip. By delivering this at the onset of the academic summer in the US, I want to be clear that I think a summertime trip to Disneyland should be avoided for kiddos with either Autism
At the beginning of this month, I was opening up our front door around 5pm for the extremely patient Ms. C, who does ABA in the evenings with Tony three days a week. She opened the conversation with comments about Autism Awareness month, and I gave her what I know must have been an incredibly
When Whitney first started working with our family, Tony would scream, cry, and hide for most of the two hours each day she was coming in. This lasted for nearly a month. Gradually, he began to respond to her patient and gentle way of working with him. This picture is from the early fall of
Far too often it feels like my planned schedule has been ripped apart and hijacked by unexpected whirlwinds, and I end up bleeding time as I sprint against forces beyond my control, chasing the left over bits and pieces as they flutter aimlessly towards the ground through the swaying air. This week’s gale ripped through
Hey, peeps! Its Hannah. Again. Now, I would like you to imagine that you and your sibling are at the doctor’s office. Suddenly…. Your sibling starts crying and trying to run away from the doctor’s office. You are watching peoples’ uncomfortable stares. This is me. Tony HATES going to the doctor. What can I say?
