A True Success Story Of An Artist With Autism
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, tipsRyan Medlock, from Camberley Australia, is a talented university graduate with a Masters Degree in children’s books illustration. Thirty year old Ryan has high functioning autism. Even though he managed to successfully complete his Masters Degree, he couldn’t hold down a job in an office with a large group of people. Yet he was not
The Three Major Goals: Independence, Communication, Socialization
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsParents and educators, there are many goals you wish you could achieve all at once, as you raise or educate a child with autism. This is a forceful positive attitude! I am not asking you to abandon your dreams and wishes. All I am saying is, prioritize your dreams and wishes. Most importantly, know that
Autism Tips For Summer School
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsWe cannot plan for the summer break without considering summer school. This is an option that some kids are eligible for upon parents’ request. It is usually a half day four-week period shortly after summer break starts. Depending on the school staff, it is a mix of academic work and fun activities, almost 50-50. In
Have You Planned For Your Child’s Summer Break Yet? (Part 2)
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsAs discussed in Have You Planned For Your Child’s Summer Break Yet? Part 1, having a daily schedule is pivotal to maintain a balanced life for your child and yourself. The only difference now is, that you are privileged to be the master and designer of this schedule. Tips By now, your child has come
Have You Planned For Your Child’s Summer break Yet? (Part 1)
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsIn the two posts Home-Schooling and A Special Interest Is Power I talked about the importance of encouraging individuals with autism, and special needs in general, to practice and develop their special interests and talents. The summer break, in particular, is a great time to do so. First, it is the longest break of the
10 Tips For An Enjoyable Summer Vacation
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsThere are some important factors to be considered in order to assure a successful summer vaction for the entire family. Sensory integration issues can probably cause the most serious inconvenience. A sensory overload can needlessly ruin the vacation. Noises, smells/odors, incessent objects and people in motion, high temperature, brightness, lack of personal space, major change
Animals’ Presence Eases Anxiety In Children With ASD
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsThis is a new research showing how the presence of animals eases the anxiety of kids with ASD in a social interaction context. Kids with autism have shown a drop in their anxiety level during social interactions in the presence of guinea pigs, compared to social interactions while playing with toys, or silent reading, or
Stanford University Looking For Children With Autism
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsFor parents who are willing to have their children participate in a 12-week research. An autism research at the “Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research” to study how brain function behaves with changes. Read the full article here. Enjoy the autism song “Not So Different”. nadia shanab