A Message to Parents

Dear Parents, I am finally back after a long silence for almost two years. It is very hard to disengage myself from thinking and writing about...

24 Hours as an Autism Family

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting

This amazing family is trying to keep a positive mental attitude all the time. The parents form a wonderful alliance to manage their daily challenges while staying productive and healthy. Cooperation is a major factor for success

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Very Early Autism Signs

Nadia Shanab | general advice, parenting, Uncategorized

This video is from a first-hand experienced mom of a baby with autism

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A Message to Parents

A Message to Parents

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

Dear Parents, I am finally back after a long silence for almost two years. It is very hard to disengage myself from thinking and writing about autism, one of my favorite topics, interests, and concerns. Needless to say that all parents of children with autism struggle on a daily basis, on a journey they cannot [read more]

A Brilliant Idea To Handle A Temper Tantrum

A Brilliant Idea To Handle A Temper Tantrum

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

Watch the video below and see how easy and fast a temper tantrum came to an end. The idea is easy to implement even if you don’t have a backyard. You can imagine the tremendous amount of sensory overload the boy is suffering from, light, noise, lack of personal space, …The boy just needed to [read more]

Before You Go To An IEP Meeting

Before You Go To An IEP Meeting

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

You think you know your child well. Absolutely you know her/him well in certain settings. School is a highly structured setting compared to any other setting. School setting puts some pressure on the child because there are a minimum requirements of discipline expected from each student. Ask for an in-class observation as well as play [read more]

How To Create A Flexible Schedule

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

In a previous entry I explained the importance of a daily schedule. Now I will show you how to build your own magnetic schedule, which will look like this: Before I explain how to make a physical magnetic schedule (the most effective I’ve ever used), here are some rules that I would like to talk [read more]

Parents & Educators, Get Ready For A New School Year Now

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

A new school year is around the corner and about to start! Parents and educators are you ready? Here are some tips to help you get off on the right foot. Bear in mind, there are three main goals in raising and educating children with autism that we are working on: Independence Improve Social Skills Improve Communication [read more]

Get Ready For A New School Year

Get Ready For A New School Year

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

Soon school will be back in session and classrooms will open their doors to welcome their students, both new and returning. It is never early enough to prepare your child with autism for a new transition in her life. Below you will find some helpful tips to get a smooth start of a new school [read more]

What Is It Like To Have Autism?

What Is It Like To Have Autism?

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

Parents of children with autism suffer from people’s looks and comments wherever they go. Be proactive and participate in raising awareness by sharing the video below. Without saying a word, people will change perspective and will become more understanding. The best way to help people comprehend what autism means, is to animate the condition. Soon [read more]

All That An Assistive Dog Can Bring To Your Family (Video)

All That An Assistive Dog Can Bring To Your Family (Video)

Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

The proverb says: The dog is man’s best friend. Dogs are loyal and they love their masters unconditionally (I prefer to use the word masters over owners). They communicate without language, and understand the body language. If your child doesn’t talk or has poor verbal skills she/he can still have a social life. A dog [read more]