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Tag: Autism

Podcast 15: Your Child’s Strengths

October 10, 2019July 23, 2020 bigabilities

In this episode, Amy shares how she came to realize her son needed to focus on interests and strengths as much as well as overcoming his challenges. She encourages families of children with developmental disabilities, such as ADHD and Autism, to do the same.Continue reading Podcast 15: Your Child’s Strengths →

Podcast 13: TV, Toys, and Cognitive Development (Part 1 of 2: Part 2 will be How to Use Open-Ended Toys to Foster Creative and Fantasy Play)

September 5, 2019February 3, 2021 bigabilities

In this episode, Amy shares how parents can turn sedentary screen time into an interactive and engaging experience.Continue reading Podcast 13: TV, Toys, and Cognitive Development (Part 1 of 2: Part 2 will be How to Use Open-Ended Toys to Foster Creative and Fantasy Play) →

Podcast 12: Autism and Rigid Routines

August 23, 2019July 23, 2020 bigabilities

Amy shares some reasons why children with autism spectrum disorder can become very rigid and non-flexible with routines and then offers some strategies for helping them cope when those routines become disrupted.Continue reading Podcast 12: Autism and Rigid Routines →

A Letter of Thanks to My Son’s Hairstylist

July 23, 2019October 4, 2020 bigabilities

Children with autism can have severe sensory sensitivities that makes simple things such as a haircut very challenging. But the right hairstylist can make all the difference in the world!Continue reading A Letter of Thanks to My Son’s Hairstylist →

Podcast 11: Building Your Village

July 10, 2019July 25, 2020 bigabilities2 Comments

Amy shares how you can build a support system for you and your child and includes a three week program to help you get started.Continue reading Podcast 11: Building Your Village →

Podcast 10: 3 Tips for Increasing Compliance in Children with ADHD and ASD

June 26, 2019July 25, 2020 bigabilities2 Comments

Amy shares tips and strategies for decreasing noncompliance and increasing compliance in children with ADHD and ASD.Continue reading Podcast 10: 3 Tips for Increasing Compliance in Children with ADHD and ASD →

To My New Insurance Company From a Mother of a Son with Autism

May 1, 2019October 8, 2019 bigabilities

Until you really NEED your insurance, it’s just kind of there.  For the last several years of my adult life my insurance was just kind of simmering on the back burner.  I neither loathed it or appreciated it very much.  Now, as a mother of a child with autism, I do both.Continue reading To My New Insurance Company From a Mother of a Son with Autism →

How to Have a Successful Birthday Party for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

April 25, 2019October 8, 2019 bigabilities

Amy share some practical tips in how to have a successful and stress-free birthday party for a child with autism.Continue reading How to Have a Successful Birthday Party for Kids on the Autism Spectrum →

My Autism Story

February 26, 2019December 6, 2020 bigabilities

Amy shares her attempt at trying to explain what autism is like from her son’s perspective.Continue reading My Autism Story →

Podcast 05: I Wish I Knew Then

January 23, 2019November 8, 2019 bigabilities

In this episode, Amy shares strategies and approaches she has learned from parenting a child with ADHD and Autism that would greatly benefit parents of neurotypical children.Continue reading Podcast 05: I Wish I Knew Then →

Eating with Autism: The Happy Dance

September 21, 2018August 18, 2020 bigabilities4 Comments

Amy shares a humorous, yet informative way she and her husband use ABA therapy strategies during mealtime.Continue reading Eating with Autism: The Happy Dance →

Sixty to Zero: Our Unique Bedtime Routine

September 20, 2018October 8, 2019 bigabilities

Amy shares her and her husband’s unique way of preparing their son for bed and challenges parents to look at their child’s evening routine and see if it’s working.Continue reading Sixty to Zero: Our Unique Bedtime Routine →

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