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Tag Archives: Speech
He doesn’t have the words for sad…
One of Jeffery’s many gifts is his capacity for empathy. He is extremely sensitive to the feelings and pain in others. When Jeffery believes someone is hurting or feeling angry or sad, he picks up on those emotions and responds … Continue reading
Posted in Autistic Child with Family, Childhood Perceptions, communication with children, Conversation, empathy, Family with Autistic Child, life skills, Sharing, Understanding
Tagged affection, Autism, Communication, Conversation, empathy, Family, feelings, healing, love, Parenting, Parents, reaction, sharing, Son, Speech, Understanding
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Does anyone need a “Wiggles” alarm clock?
I have mentioned in a previous post that Jeffery would sometimes wake up at the crack of stupid and feel ablidged to come into our room to share in the early morning hours. (See: “We didn’t ask for a wakeup call…”) … Continue reading
“Something Simple as Hello”
It has been mentioned in previous posts that Jeffery has difficulties with conversational speech. It is hard to understand where the problem lies because he can say most words but mainly by repeating what you say. However, he can make … Continue reading
“In defense of Jeffery…”
Having a child with autism has many different challenges. Depending on the severity and the affects of the disorder, these challenges can be easy to deal with or stressful beyond comprehension. In Jeffery’s case, these difficulties revolve around his safety … Continue reading
Communication, Safety, and Unity…
We recently had Jeffery’s IEP to discuss the goals we have for the upcoming months and to discuss their plans in regards to Jeffery’s elopement issues. As it is our usual, we took the time to make sure our voice … Continue reading
What’s in a name?
Language is a wonderful thing. It enables communication and understanding between people. Unfortunately, sometimes there are issues that make communication and sharing of Ideas difficult at best. Such is the challenge we face with Jeffery. The actual spoken word is … Continue reading
School and the Voice inside Me…
Well the new school year is upon us. Jeffery will be starting the 6th grade at a new school….sort of. It is new school for Jeffery, but it is the same school my wife went to when she was a … Continue reading
Posted in Autistic Child with Family, Family with Autistic Child
Tagged Autism, Fees, IEP, New School, Speech, Therapists, Voice
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We have passed the 20 post mark. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, we are continuing a series of acknowledgements to the people who have been instrumental in Jeffery’s life and have played a part in his development to this point. … Continue reading
Moments of Clarity…
The causes of autism have been debated, speculated, and researched intensively in the last number of years. The theories have ranged from genetics, immunizations, dietary concerns, and many more. Over the years I have come up with my own theory…”The … Continue reading
Posted in Family with Autistic Child
Tagged Autism, moments of clarity, reasons, Speech
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Working without a Net: Life with an Autistic Child 