Tag Archives: Anxiety

Autism and Poetry: The restorative power of language, mindfulness, and a sensory break

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

For the past 3 years H has been involved in a 6-8 week Art/Science program held at the nearby Blue Heron Reserve. This is a wonderful hands-on enrichment opportunity that is offered annually by his DL school, and for a … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s just difficult… Anxiety, Autism and Brittle Balance

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Tick, Tick, Tick… goes the time passing on the kitchen clock… Click, click, click… is quietly added, as my fingers fly over the keyboard of my computer. H is at a birthday party. It is for The Lovely S – … Continue reading →

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Coping with Anxiety: the power and message of a parent’s response (via Thirty Days of Autism)

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

My child experiences anxiety. Unfortunately, anxiety is often one of the tag-along companions on the journey of a child with autism, along with attentional issues (ADHD), sensory issues, tic disorders, and speech and language challenges, to name a few. Today … Continue reading →

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Coping with Anxiety: the power and message of a parent’s response

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

My child experiences anxiety. Unfortunately, anxiety is often one of the tag-along companions on the journey of a child with autism, along with attentional issues (ADHD), sensory issues, tic disorders, and speech and language challenges, to name a few. Today … Continue reading →

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