Category Archives: mentor/apprentice

“Whisper me, Mom”: Autism and Supporting Development

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

When H was tiny I used to whisper words to him when we were out, because he lacked words of his own in an unfamiliar environment, or with unfamiliar people. I would lean in seamlessly – almost invisibly – so … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Communicate, connections, language, mentor/apprentice, Vygotsky | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Reblogged from Thirty Days of Autism: Navigating sensory issues, social stress and anxiety for children with autism can be a challenge at any time. However, I was recently asked by a parent for some tips or suggestions to help her … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, calm, connections, Cooking with kids, family, inclusion, mentor/apprentice, perspective of others | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Be the Change… Vectors of Autism at the SFU Alone Together Film Festival

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Lately I have been so busy – I can hardly tell which side is up. I mentioned I was too busy to blog to my friend Ariane at Emma’sHopeBook and we brainstormed a few ideas. Here is a depiction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Documentary, IEP, Laura Nagle, mentor/apprentice, promote social understanding, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, SFU Public Square Alone Together Film Festival, Special Education, Teacher, Vectors of Autism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Remembering Neil Armstrong: Father, Son, and Special Interests

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

The Amazing Craig knows an astounding amount about the space program. Here are some of his reflections about Neil Armstrong: “Neil Armstrong and David Scott literally saved the space program from disaster – they were on a Gemini Mission and … Continue reading →

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Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Navigating sensory issues, social stress and anxiety for children with autism can be a challenge at any time. However, I was recently asked by a parent for some tips or suggestions to help her child with autism get through/handle a … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, mentor/apprentice, ToM (Theory of Mind) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Diagnosis: AUTISM … part 2

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Like any parent, I don’t want to focus on the differences in my child from a deficit point of view. Although I know that I must be realistic in addressing areas in need of development if H is to be … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Diagnosis, mentor/apprentice, Parent, Vygotsky | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Together: Vygotsky, connections and the tipping point

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Connecting in a small town… It is a small town: heavy on character, light on wireless technology. I had anticipated sketchy internet access – but there is none. I hope you appreciate that I had to sacrifice and come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, bandwidth, Communicate, connections, Humour, mentor/apprentice, Parent, relationships, scaffolding, the tipping point, Vygotsky, wireless | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments