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Two Tips for Finding & Working With a Great Occupational Therapist for Autism
Most parents of kids with autism constantly ask themselves, “Am I doing enough to help my child?” And yet, thousands agree on a specific type of therapy that they feel has helped their child most:...
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The Hardest Part of Autism Isn’t Him – It’s Other People
Part of the problem with “disabilities” is that the word immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of people who can’t feel?...
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The Wisdom of Over 60,000 Parents of Children with Autism
It’s been a few short years since we launched MyAutismTeam with just 30 parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, MyAutismTeam has grown to more than 60,000 parents, making it the largest social...
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“Because I Have Autism”– Child Of Mine
Child of Mine, a guest post by Alysia. Last week I got an email from one of Howie’s teachers. She explained that they had been working on a math assessment test about money and coins. The directions...
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What Causes Meltdowns May Be Different Than You Think, Part 1
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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Can You REALLY Tell the Difference Between A Tantrum and a Meltdown? Part 2
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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Tips For Calming Your Child With Autism – Calm Yourself First! (Part 3)
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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Ways To Calm A Child With Autism
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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My Son With Autism Has A Beautiful Smile!
Often it’s said that people with autism don’t smile and don’t understand emotions. We know that to just not be true. Something people always tell us about our son is, “He has an awesome smile!” Really...
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How Words Can Reduce Behavior Breakdowns for Kids with ASD
A key way you can communicate more effectively to maintain positive feelings is to turn indirect language into direct language by being very explicit and specific. Let’s explore some examples...
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