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
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
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
10 Inspiring Temple Grandin Quotes
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsMary Temple Grandin (born August 29, 1947) is an American professor of animal science in Colorado State University, a best-selling author, an autistic activist, and a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. She also invented the “hug box”, a device to calm those on the autism spectrum. The subject on an award-wininning, 2010
How To Plan For Life After High School
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsYou’re so proud your child is in high school and keeps progressing! Thanks to all you’ve done in cooperation with schools’ staff and the valuable services she has received. Now, what’s next? Planning should start at least two years prior to graduating high school. Continue setting goals and objectives by involving your child in the
Equine Therapy
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsHere is another “natural” therapy for children with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Equine therapy helps them improve their social and communication skills, as well as getting over some of the anxiety and stress imposed from the sensory overload of the environment they suffer from. The rhythmic movement of a horse has a calming and relaxing