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by Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BCa resource for practical caregiving
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Residential Living
28/09/2007
“Our daughter is moving into residential care next month,” wrote a parent. “She will be coming home on Saturday afternoons and returning on Sunday afternoons. Our daughter is non-verbal and seems to be looking forward to living with new friends. But she traditionally struggles with changes in her life. We need some ideas for staying [...]
More on Following Directions
28/09/2007
Parents, teachers, and therapists have sent in more questions about helping individuals with autism learn to follow directions. Compliance is a life skill that is critical for functioning in society. We celebrate the fact that our friends with autism are clever and creative, but we also recognize that they must learn to follow directions so [...]
Snack Sacks
09/09/2007
Since many individuals on the spectrum of autism enjoy the sensory burst of crunchy foods, one good option for snacks, lunch-boxes, and riding-in-the-car treats is sandwich-sized ziplock sacks filled with a mixture of snappy munchies. Even very young children can help pick out the theme, pick out the ingredients, and help put the ingredients in [...]
Holding Too Tight?
08/09/2007
Sometimes we hold too tightly to our friends with autism, trying to control every detail of their lives in an attempt to prevent any stumbling, any hurts, or any problems. In the process, our focused efforts can make our friends with autism and everyone around them miserable. So, how do we draw the line? At [...]
Tolerating Change
07/09/2007
“My adult granddaughter will only ride in my car and her step-sister’s car,” wrote a grandmother who is the primary caregiver of a young adult with autism. “This is a habit she has had for about five years. She won’t even ride with other family members or with some of her best friends. I need [...]
