So much has been said and so much has been done. Autism Speaks has to be mentioned and given credit as the study case it is on outstanding, fierce and effective action for autism awareness, lobbying, that has changed the world scenario. More people know the label, more people know basic facts, including that people with autism …
Stay Positive
A cute and funny reminder that no matter how hard, as long as we are doing everything we can, we have to try to stay positive. It is not completely in our control and what others do matters. Also little luck is needed. But focus on what you can control and take deep breaths. Frequently. If …
How kids rate friendship potential of kids with autism
As reported by The Examiner, a research study has demonstrated that children make very quick judgements about other children when looking at short videos of them. An updated report describes the study: 44 typically developing children answered 6 questions while watching 50-sec videoclips of other children answering interview questions1 (edited from a 10-min interview; see questions below). The children in the …
Emotions, feelings, moods, facial expressions…
Just some food for thought, a quick bite, calling attention to what we teach people with autism about emotions and feelings, prompted by this piece in The Atlantic. “Conventional scientific wisdom recognizes six “classic” emotions: happy, surprised, afraid, disgusted, angry, and sad. But the Glasgow scientists studied people’s facial expressions, and the emotions they signal, by showing people …
Toys to Teach and Have Fun – Lincoln Logs
“Closed-ended” toys are great to teach play to children who do not display imaginative play, to increase appropriate leisure time. Make sure that the visual and fine motor skills are sufficiently developed for the task, then teach and reinforce finishing. Gradually add more pieces to increase duration. There is chance that intrinsic reinforcement might occur, …