Communication and Education
Jake’s Nice, Meaningful Note to Kids Who Deal with the Struggle of Autism
Most have a body that responds according to how it is expected. I not love not having that. Eager to encourage if you have same struggle.I hardened my heart in response. Love is better. Hating yourself is a lie. Hard life is only worse if your heart is full of hate....
Interview with a Shark
Jake as Mr.SharkDuring Jake's session with Katie they discussed the various ways animals communicate. Afterwards she asked him which animal would he be most interested in interviewing if animals could communicate like humans do. Jake answered "not sure." She gave...
Not Like Having My Reality
Story of My Life Pt. 16 by Jake McClintick 3/17/2019 Reality with autism is so hard sometimes. Most have good talking skills. Most can ask people so many things. Most not like me. Not easy not being able to talk. Real most hard most of the time. Really wish I could...
So Really Most Have Reality Same As Mine
Story of My Life Pt.11 by Jake McClintick 2/7/19 Am surprised to realize about other people having same rotten thoughts as me. Lots good hate about not living life like they think other people might be doing. So hate that, not really truth! So relieved to learn that...
Jake’s “Sometimes” Sentences via Letter Board
After our RPM sessions one practice exercise we sometimes end with is for Jake to complete sentences. For these sentences all began with the word "sometimes" (given starting phrase in bold print, Jake's words follow): SOMETIMES 1. Sometimes when I wake up I not happy...
Killer Baby Powder vs. Immaculate Vaccines? (Product Safety Logic Fail)
I had a not so itty bitty disagreement with a nurse practitioner at Children’s Hospital. My husband and I made an appointment with our youngest adult son in attendance to go over his prescribed medications used to manage his intermittent explosive disorder....
Back To School Book GiveAway
You could win both these books: I'll be giving away 4 sets of both books for the next 2 weeks. No strings attached, I pay shipping. Sign Says NO is a fantastic book for discussing the benefits of rules and limits. "NO" is part of life, and it is important for...
WANTED: Hope in Action Throughout the Special Needs Community
Parents of a child who has special needs will almost surely hear at one time or another, “Now you know your child will never [fill in blank.]” These gloom and doom forecasts are meant to be helpful, I know. They are meant to prepare us for REALITY. I used to get...
A Fun “Make the Sound” Game for Preverbal Individuals with Special Needs
Persuading a child on the severe end of the autism spectrum to engage in verbal exchanges can be quite a challenge, and I’ve found that ENJOYMENT works better than anything else. I’m super grateful for the Dr. Seuss classic Mr.Brown Can Moo, Can You? My son, Jake,...
Choose to Celebrate
One of the most wonderful gifts a special child offers the world is a new level of appreciation. Learning, growth, and development are so miraculous, and yet we often do not think twice about what is happening. We take it all for granted. We assume that it is the same...