Tag Archives: middle school

Top ten hopes for the new school year

Twas the night before school starts, when all through the house not a creature was stirring… Heck, who am I kidding.  Everyone is still stirring.  There’s an air of excitement, despair, hope, and sadness.  No one is really ready for the summer to end.  Summer brings about more carefree days spent with family and who […]

Truth of the Matter: Change is Harder on Mom.

Individuals with autism do not like change.  It can take a lot of effort to make their way through our sensory-rich environment, without having to navigate change. We use tools to help them, things like visual timers, visual schedules, social stories, and chaining. Last Friday, Brian graduated from the fourth grade.  Next year, he’ll be heading […]