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  Planning is an important part of any family affected by autism's daily routine, but is even more important when it comes to being prepared before, during and after any type of natural disaster. The following tips to assist families with creating emergency preparedness and response plans Hurricanes and other natural disasters can be difficult for people with autism. Disney has put a lot of video and guide for families following a natural disaster Basic Preparedness Tips: Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information. Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate. If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power...

Many autistic people have meltdowns. The public often finds it hard to tell autism meltdowns and temper tantrums apart, but they are very different things. If your family member or the person you support has meltdowns, find out how to anticipate them, identify their causes and minimise their frequency.   What is a meltdown?  A meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their current situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This loss of control can be expressed verbally (eg shouting, screaming, crying), physically (eg kicking, lashing out, biting) or in both ways.  What to do  If someone is having a meltdown, or not responding to you, don’t judge them. It can make a world of difference to an autistic person and their carers.  Give them some time - it can take a while to recover from information or sensory overload.  Cal...

  Routine for children of  all  developmental and learning abilities, both at home and in school.M aintaining strong social-emotional health we try to stick  to our d aily routines with Brad. Eliminate power struggles Maintain consistency Foster cooperation Build the parent-child connection Help brad  take ownership of his own activities How to Create Daily Routines for Kids with Autism: Stay C.A.L.M C reate You can’t have a routine if you don’t create one. Start by identifying each task you’d like your child to complete, list them out, and organize a structured schedule. Designate when each should occur and for how long. A lert Creating an autism daily routine is one thing, sticking to it is another.  So stay on schedule with alerts, no matter how busy things get. L ike A little positive reinforcement can go a long way. So be sure your child knows how much you like what they’re doing every step of the way. M aintain Maintaining the daily routine will likel...

  Please read Bullying Prevention We’re all different. All unique. Yet, feeling different among peers can have a lasting effect. Words like weird, odd, strange used in a hurtful or derogatory way aren’t easily forgotten, and when combined with being excluded from lunchroom tables and social gatherings on the playground, it can have a greater devastating impact. What’s more, these words and actions can escalate to other forms of emotional or physical bullying. behavior that hurts, harms, or humiliates. Whether physically or emotionally, it can happen while at school, in the community, or online. Those bullying often have more social or physical “power,” while those targeted have difficulty stopping the behavior. The behavior is often done with intent and typically repeated. As parents, one of the most important things we will ever do is model and teach compassion. When we model this, along with kindness and empathy, we promote understanding and acceptance of others. It’s up to us to...

  Are you getting ready for your kids to go back to school?  Today we’re sharing our favorite first day of school tradition .It starts with these first days of school kids Picture,  and an after-school treat to welcome them home from their first day of school. Publix , for example, is running its Back to School promotions went this week and picked up a pack of  Pop-Tarts for my daughter Pringles and   Quaker Bars Value Packs   I stocked up on Quaker Chocolate Chip Bars Value Packs while they were buy 1 get 1 free. The kids love these! After the first day of school My favorite part of the school day is hearing all about it when they get home.  We always have to get Together in our family room on the first day, for the all the excitement. Please share how your first day of school was by clicking on the Link Www.Livebeyondautism.com

  Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by: social impairments cognitive impairments communication difficulties repetitive behaviors Because Autism is a spectrum disorder, it can range from very mild to very severe and occur in all ethnic, socioeconomic and age groups. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females. Some children with autism appear normal before age 1 or 2 and then suddenly “regress” and lose language or social skills they had previously gained. This is called the regressive type of autism. Early Signs: A person with ASD might: Not respond to their name (the child may appear deaf) Not point at objects or things of interest, or demonstrate interest Not play “pretend” games Avoid eye contact Want to be alone Have difficulty understanding, or showing understanding, or other people’s feelings or their own Have no speech or delayed speech Repeat words or phrases over and over (echolalia) Give unrelated answers to questions Get upset by mino...

  EARLY SIGNS OF AUTISM  that I missed 1. Gets upset around groups of people 2. Narrow areas of interest 3. Making up words 4. Over the top reaction to smells 5. Frequent ear infections 6. Everything had to go his way. 7.Took a long time to wean from the bottle 8. Didn't like messy play 9. Didn't show the "classic"signs