Challenging Behaviors
The Non-Verbal Dance
"The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said." — Peter Drucker Language development definitely has its benefits, but non-verbal communication is the foundation. It is a foundation that is often over-looked and under-valued. A Supportive...
Deciding To Trust
When someone perceives the world differently than you, how is it possible to connect? How do you communicate with someone that does not seem to understand you? And you, in turn, do not understand him/her? A Story about Michael My very first teaching position was for...
Banish Boredom Forever!
Interaction Series - Part 2 of 12 What assumptions have you already made from the title “Banish Boredom Forever”? Maybe you’re thinking “impossible!” or “I’m too busy to be bored.” How to Drop Assumptions Curiosity sets the stage for this month’s interaction idea....
Invite Interaction!
Interaction Series - Part 1 of 12 Interaction - noun. Mutual or reciprocal action or influence. The Best Gifts in Life are Free They’re available everyday. Interaction is one of those gifts! As you ponder the interaction ideas that will be presented monthly (starting...
Bonding with Books – Words not Necessary
Generation Rescue.org is a wonderful resource for parents that provides information highlighting the biomedical roots and treatment plans for the symptoms of autism. Their recovery stories provide solutions and/or hope for a better quality of life for our...
Providing for Autism: A Look into One Mother and Author’s Life
Greta Schraer is one of the professional nannies who blogs for RegardingNannies.com – a national blog committed to providing resources for a strong, professional nanny foundation. This post features 5 intriguing questions regarding Tara’s insights about...
Book Review: Son-Rise
a book review of Son-Rise by Barry Neil Kaufman Summary: Son-Rise is a true story about Raun Kaufman, who as a child displayed all the symptoms and was diagnosed with severe autism. “Bears” and Samahria Kaufman had two daughters prior to the birth of Raun. Also...
Attitudinal Training
The power of thoughts and feelings in reaching children with autism by Steven R. Wertz and Kaitryn S. Wertz - Reprinted with permission Ten-year-old Brian was profoundly autistic. As I sat with him, he repetitively twirled a piece of tissue between his fingers, tilted...
Books by Tara Help Autistic Children
This was written to introduce the books to the readers of www.autismlearningfelt.com - a blog that reviews and discusses books, games, and toys that are beneficial for children on the autism spectrum. This article is an informative, brief summary of how...
Autism: 10 Strategies for Implementing Diet Changes
Why are food and diet some your of the most challenging aspects of raising a child with autism? Make the decision to change the way your child, and perhaps your whole family, is easting – BAM!!! You seem to hit walls of resistance every which way you turn! The walls...