The Autism Notes Blog
About the Autism Notes Blog
First and foremost, this website is a blog. It is a collection of our families experiences living a life that includes the autistic spectrum as a part of it. We are blessed with a lot of really neat things in life and we feel that it would be a shame not to share some of… [Continue Reading]
My Life With Autism
This post was originally written by our son, Jordan, in 2006 as a keynote presentation and then was posted with permission on the Autism Asperger Publishing Co. site. It has been copied and posted on various other sites, but we wanted to ‘bring it home’ and let him share it with you. My Life With Autism… [Continue Reading]
Whatever Works
Recently I was asked what I would want to tell the professionals who worked with my children, without even hesitating I said, “Be creative, be caring, be flexible and be a team player.” As I thought more later, I realized that the answer came out so easily because that’s been the key to our success… [Continue Reading]
Socks Don’t Matter
When Cameron was little (and not yet diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome) he had a difficult time remembering which shoe went on which foot. I guess we corrected him alot because he became so obsessed with getting it right that he started asking if his SOCKS were on the right feet! We would smile and answer,… [Continue Reading]
Calgon, Take Me Away!
One thing I’ve learned with “age and experience” is that you have to keep your own well full in order to give to others. It’s so easy with our kids to put our entire heart and soul into them- putting aside ourselves and our other relationships. I often refer back to a favorite quote you… [Continue Reading]
Going Home
On the way down to Orlando, we had driven all night- not a fun way to travel- so we decided to get some sleep and leave really early i the morning. We left the condo around 3:30am and besides a pretty nasty storm as we passed Atlanta, we had a pretty uneventful trip home, arriving… [Continue Reading]
Autism Apps, Books and Resources
ConversationBuilder by Mobile Education Tools
ConversationBuilder is one of a group of communication apps developed by Mobile Education Tools. This app is designed for elementary aged children as a way to learn the give and take of conversation. There are situations and pictures, with choices for comments or questions by the user. The user chooses the comment or response, then… [Continue Reading]
Autism Apps and Books
Welcome to one of the funnest parts of our blog. For us, one of the coolest parts about being a family with kids on the autistic spectrum was finding the amazing amount of Autism Book, Apps and Resources. We are happy to pass some of the best of what we have found on to you…. [Continue Reading]
The Incredible 5-Point Scale – Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses
This book is awesome. This is a great book to use for home and school. Our family (Jordan’s Favorite!) It has been a big help for us in helping him with Social Interactions and in keeping his emotions in proper boundaries.
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
The great part about this book is that it has so many applications at home and school. It offers practical suggestions for how to teach and learn the subtle messages that most people seem to pick up automatically, but often have to be taught directly to those on the spectrum. BUY IT AT THE AAPC… [Continue Reading]
Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome
This is a book that is recently published that we REALLY like. When you are looking at where and how to start out with your journey with a child with Autism, there are plenty of practical solutions to help you start in the right direction. It is exactly what the title implies…Starting Points. BUY IT… [Continue Reading]
Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
Kristi Sakai writes from personal experience and straight from the heart. You will both laugh and cry as she takes you through situations all of us with loved ones on the autism spectrum will recognize. She provides practical insight and strategies for use in the family while also stressing ‘guilt free’ parenting advice. Her book… [Continue Reading]
The Ziggurat Model: A Framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., and Barry Grossman, Ph.D.
The difference between “The Ziggurat Model” and so many other books describing interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders is that while those others give lists of interventions, “The Ziggurat Model” lays out how to develop the plan on an individual basis. The Underlying Characteristics Checklist and other components included with this work help identify… [Continue Reading]
