by Jake McClintick | Jun 11, 2020 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Conversations with Jake, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
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....
by Tara McClintick | Mar 31, 2018
Come see the books at the Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children’s Annual Conference! Keynote Speaker: Sally Moomaw Experience THREE workshops Exploring STEAM in the Early Years and focusing on Earth & Space Science, Life Science, and...
by Tara McClintick | Dec 7, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Health, Health Challenges, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development, Vaccines and Other Issues
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....
by Tara McClintick | Oct 18, 2017 | Book Benefits for Adults, Book Reviews, Books and Poetry, Spiritual
Precious, profound, and wondrous—these are the best words I can think of to describe the simply divine, touching poetry of Marshall Stewart Ball. Learning the circumstance of his life and writings one can not help but be amazed. Marshall is proof that being able to...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Autism, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Having gone on family vacations to various beaches since I was a small child, I’ve never been afraid of swimming in the ocean. Even when the waves were big or rough, I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of trying to ride them to shore. I’ve become a bit more chicken,...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Health, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Do you remember the horrific story of Alex Spourdalakis with his severe aggression and meltdowns? The full story has now been made into a documentary. Alex’s story really hit home because our family has experienced a hell similar to the one they were living....
by Tara McClintick | Jan 10, 2011 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
One of the most important aspects of working with children who have special needs is working towards goals. When progress towards a goal isn’t made, it can be discouraging (to say the least!) Pediastaff.com featured this post in their Pediatric Therapy Corner to share...
by Tara McClintick | Nov 21, 2009 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Book Benefits for Children, Books and Poetry, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
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 the...
by Tara McClintick | Aug 21, 2009 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Health, Health Challenges, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Supporting Child Development, Vaccines and Other Issues
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...
by Tara McClintick | May 20, 2009 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Health, Health Challenges, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development, Vaccines and Other Issues
Original Post May 20, 2009 at www.kitchentablemedicine.com Is autism a genetic condition? The scientific evidence definitely shows genetics are involved. The fact that males are diagnosed at a ratio of 4:1 to females points to a genetic piece. Identical twins...