10 Terrific Traits Of Autistic People |
If you're sick of hearing about all the "deficits" challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club! But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive -- an unusual trait that ra...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:29:00 PST |
Faith in Mikey |
Confusion strikes me
along with fear
what does the future hold
for you,my dear
will I ever hear you sing
watch you write
hear you talk
listen about your day at school
while we take a walk
I wish I had...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:15:00 PST |
My Story...My Journey |
my name is Holly,I am a mother of 3 children,ages 4,2,and 1 year old.My handsome son Michael,who is 2 years old,is my ASD/SPD child.As if being a mother isnt hard enough,life threw me a curve ball whe...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:39:00 PST |
Examples of "Floortime" |
Floortime:
6-10 sessions a day/ 7 days a week
*Pretend session:
Use: Dolls & doll accessories
Dress up clothes,hats,props
Meal time w/ play food ...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:20:00 PST |
Are You Babying Your Special Needs Child?? |
FOUND ON WWW.TACANOW.ORG
This article is hard for me to write. As I outlined the items below, I found myself guilty of many of the items identified with my own child. But at the same time, writing thi...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:33:00 PST |
Blessed Are Those... |
BLESSED ARE THOSE~ AUTISM
I. Blessed are those who stop and listen to my chatter. You may not understand me; but I love when people talk to me, for I long for companionship, too.
II. Blessed ar...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:18:00 PST |
A Poem From Aunt Mandi |
You are so handsome and look so sweetI can't wait for the day that we can meet,I just want to see you to let you know I am here I promise not to be too loud or get too nearYou are loved so very much b...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:12:00 PST |
10 Things Every Child With Autism Wants You To Know |
Here are 10 things every child with autism wishes you knew.1. I am a child with autism. I am not "autistic." My autism is one aspect of my total character. It does not define me as a person. Are you a...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:02:00 PST |
*RED FLAGS* DOES YOUR CHILD NEED EARLY INTERVENTION?? |
*Red Flags*That May Warrant An Early Intervention Referral
Gross Motor
If a child is...
Not rolling by 7 months of age
Not pushing up on straight arms, lifting his head and shoulders, by 8 months ...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Tue, 13 May 2008 10:08:00 PST |
SPD SYMPTOM CHECKLIST FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS |
SPD Symptom Checklist For Infants &Toddlers
__ Resists being held or cuddled
__ Cries and/or arches back when people try to hold him/her
__ Distressed by diaper changes
__ Distressed by bat...
Posted by ~A Voice For Michael~ on Tue, 13 May 2008 10:04:00 PST |
