Individuals with Autism should not be viewed as having a disorder that needs to be cured or fixed. Instead, Autism should be seen as a distinctive way of perceiving and interacting with the world. Many individuals on the Autism Spectrum have remarkable abilities and talents that should be embraced and appreciated. Their keen sensory awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and unconventional thought processes can provide valuable insights and creative solutions. Spiritual Lessons that can be implemented in our daily lives are the importance of Unconditional Love & Acceptance ; Just as th ..read more

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ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people who developed significant disabilities before their 26th birthday. ABLE accounts are similar to 529 education accounts, and they are administered state-by-state, not by the U.S. federal government. “The distributions are for qualified disability expenses, which include education; housing; transportation; employment training and support; assistive technology and related services; personal support services; health, financial management and administrative services; legal fees; expenses for ABLE account oversight and monitoring; funera ..read more

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It’s important to make sure the tasks are age appropriate so that the child will not become bored with tasks that are really too easy for them or frustrated by tasks that they are unable to complete. *Match, sort & categorize items by size, shape, or color. *Grip objects & stack them or place them on a post. *Say & recognize their name. *Zip, button, & snap. The post Task Boxes. first appeared on B L O G S P O T ..read more

The more aware adults are of how to develop these skills in children, the greater the possibility children can overcome an executive function deficit. Inhibition: The ability to control impulses or stop a behavior. Initiation: The ability to start projects in a timely and adequate manner. Mental Flexibility: The ability to assimilate new information into previously acquired knowledge. Emotional Control: The ability to measure an emotional response and alter the response when the situation calls for it. Self Monitoring: The ability to monitor oneself for appropriate behavior or measu ..read more

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Guide dogs: for people who are blind or with visual impairments. Hearing dogs: for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Service dogs: for people with disabilities other than vision or hearing, such as physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, autism, seizures, and other medical conditions. Visit an animal shelter. Watch the reaction/interaction of the child with dogs of friends & family. Find a service dog organization in the area and ask to visit (most such organizations welcome the addition of children and strangers as they train their dogs and it is a good environment in whic ..read more