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They have done a great job adjusting to the specific needs of my autistic child. Matt Nakanishi My 12 yr old son has a lovely support team in Robert (Social Work) and Lindsay (OT)! He gains so much from his sessions & I gain so much from the comm...
So, refer to “Smith, who uses a wheelchair,”“people who are blind” or “people with visual impairments,” and “children who are deaf” or “children who are hearing impaired.” And it should go without saying that references to a disability are extraneous unless it is relevant to the...
Thank you for reaching out to Empowering Parents. I can understand your distress. It can be really difficult to know what you can do as a parent when your teen is struggling with peers and relationships. Often times, the best course of action is to be supportive while also letting your ch...
You might feel like one of you is giving more to the friendship than the other—this is called a one-sided friendship, which oftentimes comes down to one person’s needs not being met. Perhaps you invite your pal to hang out, and they always want you to come to them, rather than ...
Also read60 AND ESTRANGED FROM AN ADULT CHILD? HOW NOT TO DEAL WITH IT. This article has generated several important conversations. Many mothers/grandmothers are going through similar realities each with their unique set of situations. Talking and being vulnerable with one another is part of the...
If your attachment styleis anxious-preoccupied, you might have significant difficultytrustingpeople and have a strong fear of being rejected. Although you may desire close, intimate relationships, your anxiety about being abandoned can interfere with your ability to form these connections. ...
Introduction to Autism Early Autism Project, Inc. Learning About Autism Clip 1 – How do you feel about being autistic? Clip 2 – Do you like being autistic? UNIT 1 PPRESENTATION ASPERGER DISORDER Presenters: Dr Mala Dr Suzanna Mwanza Moderator: Dr Mpabalwani. ...
Help your autistic dog Keep communication simple. Use one word whenever possible. Don’t overwhelm the dog.While there’s no treatment for dogs with autism, there are things owners can do to help their dogs.Fear is a huge part of survival. For dogs suffering from canine autism, survival ...
DD (11) has anxiety and I have booked her a GP appointment because she seems depressed now too. Over the last two-four weeks she has told us she want...