by Tara McClintick | Oct 26, 2020 | Autism, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom, Spiritual
To start our sessions now I usually give Jake the option of choosing what we will do (i.e.”do you have an idea for today?”) or if he wants me to give him choices. Today he pointed to the “J” on the letter board indicating had an idea, so I...
by Tara McClintick | Aug 24, 2020 | Autism, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom
Today I asked Jake if he wanted to choose what we worked on or if he’d rather me give him some options. He said he wanted to choose. Then on the letter board he spelled out, “Most have healthy heart, not interested in hate.” “Ok,” I said,...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 21, 2019 | Autism, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom
Jake and I have been practicing having casual conversations via the letter board. Since he was not able to converse for the first two decades of his life, I figured practicing would be a good idea. Here I numbered a list of 24 common casual conversation topics. I had...
by Tara McClintick | Feb 22, 2018 | Book Benefits for Adults, Book Reviews, Books and Poetry, Health, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Author: Dr. Joe Vitale Fun to Read Factor: 10 out of 10 Value of Ideas: 10 out of 10 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? I do too. Prayer is our direct connection with God (a.k.a. Divine Love). This is the type of book that inspires and helps re-prioritize state of...
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...
