by Tara McClintick | Jan 23, 2020 | Autism, Communication and Education, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom, Interactive Adaptable Games, Supporting Child Development
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...
by Jake McClintick | Sep 26, 2019 | Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom, Spiritual
Jake struggles off and on with what he continually refers to as “lies,” “bad thoughts,” or “evil thoughts.” These can be quite persistent in taking over his mind, and I can usually tell when he is struggling because he will start...
by Tara McClintick | Feb 14, 2019 | Autism, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom, Spiritual
To end our RPM session today I had made a list of 20 Valentine’s day words: Valentine’s Day Love February Care Hug Adore Affection Kiss Warm Heart Pink Red Snuggle Cozy Like Cookies Sweet Dear Honey Cherish Jake’s Sentences via letter board (words from...
by Jake McClintick | Feb 5, 2019 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Conversations with Jake, Spiritual, Story of My Life by Jake
Story of My Life Pt. 10 by Jake McClintick 2/5/2019 To have lots hate be gone is so much better. I have heard God has good, awesome purpose my life. Not sure exactly what has planned, but I am sure I have lots to look forward to. I can tell my life isn’t reality...
by Tara McClintick | Feb 4, 2019 | Autism, Communication and Education, Conversations with Jake, Conversations with Mom, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
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...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Interactive Adaptable Games, Supporting Child Development
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,...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Interactive Adaptable Games, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
To throw and catch a ball may seem like such a basic skill, but for a child with motor isms, it may seem more challenging than going for an Olympic gold medal! It is amazing the amount of skills involved that are typically taken for granted. For instance:...
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 | Aug 10, 2009 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Book Benefits for Children, Books and Poetry, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Interactive Adaptable Games, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Great picture books are one of the BEST tools for building social connections with children, including those most significantly challenged with autism. Written for the PediaStaff eNewsletter to share creative ways picture books can be used to build the social...
