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Healthy Living & #Autism: Is There A Benefit?

This is a collaborative post and doesn’t necessarily reflect the views of this blog or its author.   Did you know that in the US, autism impacts 1 in 50 children and their families? Of course, how seriously these children are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder will determine how large an impact autism has on their daily lives and the lives of their families. For instance, the Autistic Spectrum exists as a continuum, varying from more mild impairments to more serious disabilities. Due to these impairments, children and teenagers living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, experience trouble with social functioning, interest in certain activities, and repetitive behaviors. Plus, these restrictions mean that children with ASD prevent a range of challenges when it comes to nutrition and physical activities. However, they still…

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February 14, 2018
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Choosing Professionals With #Autism In Play

This is a collaborative post and doesn't necessarily reflect the views of this blog or its author. (Image Source) Over the last couple of decades, a lot of attention has been brought to Autism. Through modern media, schooling, and the medical field, this condition has made huge steps towards being accommodated throughout society. Of course, though, despite this change, it can still be hard for a young sufferer to handle seeing professionals. Particularly when their work is invasive, this can be very hard for someone on the spectrum to deal with. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the key areas which can cause trouble for your child. Anything Invasive: For someone with limited social skills and a sensitivity to touch, having a stranger…

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February 14, 2018
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Some Key Considerations If Your Child Has A Long-Term Condition

Pic Source It can be a shocking moment when you discover that your child has a chronic condition of some kind. However, the most important thing is that you find a way to make it work, no matter what it is that your child is diagnosed with or how hopeless it might at first seem. There are a number of considerations you will want to think about as soon as possible, o that you can make the entire journey a little easier on yourself. As long as you pay attention to these, you will be in a better position to do whatever needs doing at the right time, and you won’t be quite as likely to experience extra added stress as well. Let’s take a look at what those key…

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February 13, 2018
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I’m praying there will be 2 kids in the car this morning

We're hoping beyond hope that Emmett will feel up to going to school tomorrow. He's been slowly doing better as the days go on but mornings are still really tough for him. Getting ready for school is often stressful for him and that will make him more sensitive to the pain. I'm not sure we will be able help him through the morning enough to get him to school. My goal is to not rush him to get ready. I want to try to keep him as calm and stress free as possible because it will get out of control quickly if I don't. Lizze and I will likely have to tag team him but with any luck, I'll be dropping two kids off at school in the AM... ☺

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February 1, 2018
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Accepting a Diagnosis

Being ill is always tough. Facing up to a difficult diagnosis is never easy, but, it's somehow worse, and certainly much harder to come to terms with, when the diagnosis is for your child. No matter how old they are, hearing that there is something wrong with your precious baby is heartbreaking. Here are some tips to help you get through this challenging time, accepting the diagnosis and coming to terms with the new life you are going to live. https://pixabay.com/en/microscope-lab-diagnosis-white-1817641/ Get Angry Whether the diagnosis you face is that your child is always going to struggle with autism or another related condition, or you hear that something went wrong that injured them during childbirth, one of your first feelings will be anger. This is ok. Don't feel like you…

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February 1, 2018
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Caring for an Autistic Child’s Hair

This is a collaborative post and may not reflect the views or opinions of this blog or its author.     Image source If you have an autistic child, cutting hair can be a struggle. In fact, simple hair brushing can often lead into screaming, meltdowns, hitting, biting, and behavior that quite frankly leaves you feeling exhausted. This is understandable, as most children with autism need environments whereby they feel they are in control, and a haircut is not one of those environments. So, how can you look at your child’s hair without WW3 breaking out? Here are some tips to help you get your child’s hair brushed, cut and cared for… Getting your child’s haircut without a meltdown occurring  So, let’s deal with getting your child’s haircut first and…

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January 31, 2018
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Exploring The Great Outdoors With Your Autistic Children

This is a collaborative post and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the author or this blog.. Image Credit Most parents of children with autism will be familiar with one of the major calling cards of the condition: a tendency towards insular behavior. Children (and adults) with autism have a tendency towards over-focus, zooming in on a subject that interests them to the exclusion of everything else in the world. Persuading your child to step away from this interest can be troublesome; it may even cause arguments. As a result, the idea of exploring the great outdoors with your children is troublesome both, for this reason, and for the fact that heading out on a hike or bike ride is a disruption to their routine-- another issue…

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January 30, 2018
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Summer Activities For Kids

This is a collaborative post and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author.   Image Credit: Pexels Knowing what to do with your kids during the summer vacation can be tricky. They get a lot of time off school, and you don’t just want them glued to the TV playing video games or wasting their days away in another way. Instead, you want them to do something productive and get something out of their summer vacation. With that in mind, here are three summer activities to do with your kids. Summer Vacation A summer vacation is both a relaxing holiday for parents and a chance for kids to learn. They might not realize that they are learning, but they are. They will get…

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January 25, 2018