Lead by Modeling, Not by Molding
By Nadia Shanab | UncategorizedHave we ever considered checking our own words, behavior, and habits? Not always. Most people don’t question: ” Why should things be the way they are?”. Most of us were trained to accept and obey whatever the parents dictated. Because we love our parents and respect them, we give them the right to shape our
A Great Learning Opportunity
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parentingSummer is round the corner. This is an excellent time to expose ASD children to the outdoor settings and experiences. The open settings can bring about what the children cannot express naturally in classrooms or at home. Nature is one of the richest resources for learning opportunities. When we are close to nature, we are
ADHD Diagnosed at Age 4 Now
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parentingAccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children as young as age 4 can now be diagnosed with ADHD according to new treatment guidelines. Behavioral management techniques should be the first treatment approach for preschool children. When this approach fails, preschoolers with moderate to severe behavior issuses can be treated with Ritalin, however its use
“Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon”, An Amazing Movie!!!
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting“Adam” A Great Movie! Very Inspiring!
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parentingI have watched this movie twice and I was really touched by the potential that everyone of us posesses to live a happy and successful life, even individuals with ASD. I would love for people with Asperger’s Syndrome themseves to watch it too. Parents of children with Asperger’s Syndrome and educators in special education would
iPad and Android tablet Applications
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parentingTechnology is invading our lives whether we like or not. We might as well use it to our advantage. It is not an exception anymore to see Ipads in schools and SDC (special day classes). Children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) are facinated with this new technology and are very comfortable using it either for
A Tip for Easier Transitions
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parentingRigidity and intolerance is one of the autism most common traits. Sometimes it is hard for children with autism to switch from one activity to another. Children with autism usually have OCD’s (Obssessive Compulsive Disorders) that are very hard to fight or eleminate. So, while they are so focused and “obsessed” with a task at
Modify Undesired Behavior
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parentingThe tip in this article helps modify the undesired behavior by modifying the child’s emotional state. All you need is a mirror. I rely here on the child’s visual skills. I tried out this technique and it worked out pretty well with a student with autism. Inspired by “The Two-Factor Theory of Emotions” that I
A Simple Tool for Discipline
By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tipsI simply call this tool “the cards system”. It is a disciplinary tool that can be made at home and it doesn’t cost a penny. I spend maximum 10 minutes to make it. For consistency reasons, it would be great if both, parents and school used the same tool. Parents, who implemented the idea and applied it