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What We Needed Was A Hug … [Button]
Do you ever feel like all someone needs is a hug? Or maybe all you need is one? Today we released a hug button on posts! It is located below each update on MyAutismTeam. See below the orange text “hug”...
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5 Practical Tips for Parents of Kids with Autism This Holiday Season
While the holiday season can be exciting because it lets us break routine, thousands of parents on MyAutismTeam.com have told us that it’s the breaking of routine that can create unexpected behavior in...
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The Hardest Part of Autism Isn’t Him – It’s Other People
Part of the problem with “disabilities” is that the word immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of people who can’t feel?...
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The Wisdom of Over 60,000 Parents of Children with Autism
It’s been a few short years since we launched MyAutismTeam with just 30 parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, MyAutismTeam has grown to more than 60,000 parents, making it the largest social...
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What Causes Meltdowns May Be Different Than You Think, Part 1
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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Can You REALLY Tell the Difference Between A Tantrum and a Meltdown? Part 2
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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Tips For Calming Your Child With Autism – Calm Yourself First! (Part 3)
This blog is part of a four-part support series for parents by Marci Lebowitz, OT and Autism Specialist. Watch for Marci’s blogs to help you distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, tips to manage...
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How Words Can Reduce Behavior Breakdowns for Kids with ASD
A key way you can communicate more effectively to maintain positive feelings is to turn indirect language into direct language by being very explicit and specific. Let’s explore some examples...
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