I never imagined that I would be that Mom that would do things like take her children off of dairy and gluten products, but alas… I have turned in to that Mom.
I started my journey with eating Paleo back in October, and have seen nothing but benefits to my health since then. No dairy and no gluten, unless I’m cheating or something, but now when I “cheat” the dairy and gluten I once ate daily feels HORRIBLE once it hit’s bottom.
Did you know developmental delay occurs when children have not reached these milestones by the expected time period. For example, if the normal range for learning to walk is between 9 and 15 months, and a 20-month-old child has still not begun walking, this would be considered a developmental delay. Developmental delays can occur in all five areas of development or may just happen in one or more of those areas. Additionally, growth in each area of development is related to growth in the other areas. So if there is a difficulty in one area (e.g., speech and language), it is likely to influence development in other areas (e.g., social and emotional). To read about warning signs, please click here for a list of red flags to your child’s development. Continue reading
The Help Group & Music for Autism present an interactive concert for individuals with autism and their families. The concert will offer a professionally performed, enriching musical experience in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. The one-hour interactive concert includes three segments – “concert time”, “conducting time” and “percussion time” – where concertgoers are invited to join the experience with their movement and provided instruments.
The show at 1pm on Sunday, March 18, will feature WindSync, a young, fresh and energetic ensemble thrilling audiences with their unique approach to classical music.
The performance is free and will take place at The Help Group Culver City Campus, 4160 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
Reservations are required and can be made three ways. Email rsvp@musicforautism.org; go to the Concert Calendar section at www.musicforautism.org; or by calling 877-863-7473 ext. 1.
The Help Group is dedicated to helping young people with autism and other special needs fully realize their potential. It is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the field of autism. The Help Group offers a wide range of innovative autism spectrum disorder programs, and each day 950 students ages 3-22 attend its autism day schools. www.thehelpgroup.org; www.facebook.com/thehelpgroup; www.twitter.com/thehelpgroup
Music for Autism is raising public awareness and enriching lives through autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families. The concerts, held in the United States and United Kingdom feature professional musicians, including Tony Award winners and Grammy-nominated classical artists.
Congratulations to Jaime of Polkadots On Parade! Comment number 19 was chosen by Random.org, so it looks like today is your lucky day! I hope your special someone enjoys their Valentine’s Day Surprise!
Love,
JLK
As you may already know, one of my children is on the Autism Spectrum. Every day things that are easy for the average child can prove to be more difficult for my son. So, throw in the more difficult task of potty training and we were in for a long, hard battle to diaper freedom!
I tried for over one year to potty train my son. I hated that I was so unsuccessful for such a long time, and the process began to frustrate me as a parent with a son that has a difficult time expressing feelings. Even with all of the training and therapy I had been involved in with my son, I still couldn’t manage to get him to go on the potty or make it for more than an hour staying dry. Even though my son is high functioning, I couldn’t help but think that time was running out to get him potty trained, and that we were at the “do or die” point in the process.
I thought long and hard about how to motivate my son. We tried M&Ms, gum, cookies, ice cream… all of the things that kids usually enjoy and will do anything for. Turns out my son is just not food motivated, which I believe is also a good thing in the grand scheme of things. This just meant that this whole process would be that much more difficult for me!
Eventually I thought of a solution, based on something that is already implemented at my son’s Special Day Class Pre-School. It was so simple. Really, it was. And it turned out to be the most effective tool I’ve found in motivating my child to do any task.
I’d like to introduce you to the almighty Treasure Box.
Small trinkets purchased from the 99 Cent Store
Every year I struggle with what to give my husband for Valentine’s Day, as well as other special people in my life like my Mother. It can be tough to think of something special for the person that already seems to have everything they could possibly want and need! But I think it’s safe to say that having a gift delivered to your significant others’ work is always a special treat!
We all know that women love to receive flowers, especially for Valentine’s Day! ProFlowers.com makes it easy to pick out a gorgeous bouquet or floral arrangement to give to that special someone and have it delivered right to their front door or office. At ProFlowers you can choose a traditional gift of Long Stemmed Red Roses, or something a little less traditional like an Azalea Bonsai that will last for months to come.
Whether sick with a cold or something more serious, this book provides kids comfort and teaches compassion.
When one of my children get sick, all I try to do is make them better. Because let’s face it, being sick sucks. And what if someone your child knows is sick, but your child doesn’t quite understand that they can’t play that day? Leave it to Sneezy Wheezy Day to cover all the bases! Continue reading
2012 is my year. My year to make things happen. My year to chase my athletic dreams.
Some people have career goals, others have crafting goals. You know, whatever floats your boat is totally fine by me! But my own personal dream is to place top three in an athletic competition, and I’ve set my sites on doing that in 2012.
It probably sounds crazy to anyone out there that actually knows me and knows what my life is really like. It’s hectic, I won’t lie. Three children, a full-time job, a house, a kid with special needs, and a husband that is away from home 12 hours a day. It leaves very little time for myself, yet I still have this dream of placing top three (for gender and age group) in some sort of competition this year. Continue reading
I have a son, and he’s awfully cute and adorable most of the time. He’s perfect looking in every way, but what you can’t see is that he has Autism.
We struggle daily in our household with the symptoms of my son’s Autism. While we have been able to weed out some maladaptive behaviors here and there, which gives the illusion to extended family and friends that he has “gotten better” or has “outgrown” his condition he still very much indeed has Autism. Continue reading
Marzetti Simply Dressed
I happen to eat a LOT of salads. Anything that I can do to increase my raw vegetable consumption during the day is beneficial to my health and well-being. But I’m picky about my salad dressings! I don’t want anything artificial, I don’t want tons of sodium, and I want it to be gluten and dairy free.
Marzetti’s line of “Simply Dressed” salad dressings is just the ticket for me. Continue reading
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