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what to communicate with your child’s teacher: Autism in the classroom

By: Tracy Dee Whitt July 22, 2014July 22, 2014

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School is starting soon. I think I just heard YIPEEES!!! from several of you. 🙂 Autism parents might be a tad more excited than the average parent for their child to go back to school after summer break, as that routine and consistency can make a night and day difference for our children. I don’t…

what is Autism?

By: Tracy Dee Whitt October 3, 2013October 13, 2014

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My son, Jeremiah, has Autism. For those of you who don’t know someone with the disorder, or who haven’t looked into what it is, there can be a very narrow perception of what the word “Autism” means. One example of this came when I was introduced to a woman who attends a small group we…

Temple Grandin shares her perspective on Autism

By: Tracy Dee Whitt April 11, 2013August 25, 2014

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In this video, Temple Grandin has some great tips for parents of Autistic children. She touches on so many issues in the Autism realm. Here are some points she expounds upon: Slowly stretch your child: Give them opportunities to do activities that expand their current reality. Have them take turns with a sibling every day.…