Scouting's Benefits

Scouting benefits all children.  It teaches them how to be good citizens, respect others, and what it means to be an American, just to name a few.  It's an incentive program that encourages children to participate and to be a brother or sister to all.  Activities range from basic self help skill mastery to simply trying new things.  This is even more beneficial to the child with ASD (Austism Spectrum Disorder)....  Continue reading at A-marie.net

Congratulations!

...when the child holds that award signifying they were the best of the best or met with a challenge and conquered it, the child feels like...  Continue reading at A-marie.net

IEP Season

IEP season is upon us!  Make sure to contact your local Autism Society for an advocate or parent mentor.  Why?  Three classes, six teachers, resourced out, while blended into related arts with typically developing children is quite the strain on a six-year old.  Yet, this has been my...

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"It's Poot!"

The frustration of not being able to put into words their thoughts can be quite the blow out from time to time.  Tantrums resulting in crying, lock down, throwing shoes,...

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Without My Permission

"The rubber band hurt my legs, Mommy.  My teacher did it."  My heart raced and tears filled my eyes.  I knew there was more to this story than he could tell me.

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Adventuring's Benefits

The child that has seen the ocean is much more likely to understand its vastness.  The child that has seen the mountains understands the depths of the valley.  It’s so different to have had the experience as opposed to...

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Say, "Yes!"

Moms are super busy.  Lists on lists run through our brains and across our desks.  We get so caught up in the "running" of life, but in the autistic world, taking time to say, "yes" is so important.  The littlest yes can...

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