Brad very first plane ride

 

Traveling with your family can be fun. If you’re going far, you may decide to take an airplane. You may feel scared about flying in a plane. But it’s safe and really cool! My routine for Brad very first ride 

Here’s what happens when you fly on an airplane with my boy that have autism . 

1 Getting to the airport on time . 

2 Checking in. Once you get to the airport, you check in for your flight. You give your name, 

3. Going through security. Once you have your boarding pass 

4. Going to the gate and waiting for your flight. Now it’s time to go to the gate. 

5. Boarding (getting on) the plane. When your plane is ready, the airport worker makes an announcement over the loud speaker. You get in line 

6. Finding your seat. Your seat number is on your boarding pass. 

7. Finding the bathroom. The bathroom on the plane is smaller than you bathroom at home. 

8. Getting ready for takeoff. Flight attendants are on the plane to help take care of you during the flight. 

9. During the flight.You can read, color, play with small toys or even use a phone or tablet while you’re flying. Your phone or tablet has to be in airplane mode — your mom or dad can help you with that. 

10. Landing. The pilot and flight attendants tell you when it’s time to land. You put your toys away for landing and make sure your seatbelt is buckled. After you land, you may have to wait a few minutes to get off the plane.  This was Brad 1th flight and I have to go though these steps with him because it’s is hard for autism ADHD child to stay focus #autism #travelingwithkids #theflightattendant #livebeyondautism

Happy birthday Brad

 

My son is one of the sweetest gifts that life can bring, but it can be hard to figure out what to write him on his birthday. I have so many moments That’s why I  put together this list of 9 birthday wishes for my son Brad. I love this boy so much. His value, his presence in our life,  his thoughtful. His busyness. His love, so I want him to know how much he means to us . 

1

I hope that he always look ahead in life with a smile on your face and look back with fondness in our heart

2

I am grateful every day that you came into our world. Your smiles and laughter are a balm to my heart. 

3

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to feel such an all-encompassing love.

4

When times are tough, all it takes are thoughts of you to pull me through. Your hugs and kisses nourish my soul.

5

When you were born, I couldn’t even fathom how much you’d come to mean to me. You are my everything.

6

I hope that this year your birthday is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey 

7

If I look back at everything I’ve done in life, you’re easily the best thing I’ve ever created. It’s honestly a miracle that I was able to have a son 

8

You are  such a sweet boy very busy, but I have faith that your future will hold even sweeter ones. Happy birthday, son!

#MyBIG9

This year on your birthday I am so grateful that you’ve grown into such a bright young man. It is such a comfort to know that whatever life throws our way we will always be able to handle it.

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Autism Sleep Issues

 Sleep problems are very common in children with autism. With my own son, Brad, I struggled with getting him to sleep in his own bed through the night for 8 years. Using  techniques though, I was finally able to establish a step-by-step procedure that resulted in him sleeping through the night consistently in his own bed and not sleeping on couch 

Every night, despite giving Brad his medication . and letting him fall asleep in his own bed, he would wake up. He sometimes would be up for hours. And oftentimes he would run into our room and climb into our bed and fall back to sleep. Sometimes I try not to close his door until he fall asleep. Sure to close his door right after he fall asleep so that he can stay asleep because he does here everything and anything. Brad life, his sleeping me and my husband pattern  every single night. One of the first pieces of advice was for me to lock our bedroom door at night. This prevented Brad  from just barging in and jumping in our bed. I explained to Brad  that the door would be locked and he would need to knock. I also explained that he would get a special reinforcement for staying asleep in his own bed and for waking up alone in his bed in the morning.

What Are Sensory Issues?

 

How Are Sensory Balls  

Used For Autism?

The use of sensory balls and toys to help children with autism is becoming more and more common. There are many different types of sensory balls and toys available, appealing to one or more of the different senses. Sensory balls are toys work to engage a child’s senses in an enjoyable way.

Sensory ball used for autism can help children focus better, calm down, and relax, however, sensory toys do not replace formal and evidence-based treatment for autism spectrum disorders. In the end, sensory toys are meant to help a child learn more about their senses in a fun way. Through the use of play, a child with autism may better understand their senses and how to manage them. 

These sensory reflective balls help children with autism by helping them develop a visual sense.  that children with ADHD and autism have less of the ability to process visual sensory information. This is a great solution to help get your child started!

What Are Sensory Issues?

There are two types of sensory issues that might affect a child with autism: hyper-sensitivities and hypo-sensitivities. Both types of sensitivities affect how the child processes and reacts to different types of stimuli. can include, but are not limited to:

• Sights
• Sounds
• Smells
• Tastes
• Touch
• Balance
• Body Awareness

Hyper-Sensitive Children

Children who are hypersensitive are overly responsive to stimulants. This is often called “sensory overload.” Both regular and extreme stimuli, like bright lights or strong smells, can affect hyper-sensitive children, leaving them feeling overwhelmed. There are a number of strategies that can be used to help children with sensory hypersensitivity. In order to ensure appropriate support is in place, parents should consult with an occupational therapist or professional to determine the best way to support their child with hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli.

Hypo-Sensitive Children

As opposed to hyper-sensitivity, some children with autism are actually under-responsive to senses and stimulants. One example of this is a low sensitivity to pain. A child who has hypo-sensitivity also may be under-responsive to body signals that affect balance control and physical coordination. Some accommodations that can be made for children who are hypo-sensitive include weighted blankets, strong tasting or textured foods, and activities that practice physical skills such as dancing, jumping, running, and catching.

6 Stages journey of Every Parent with Autism Child

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1 The Diagnosis Stage

The Diagnosis Stage is the first stage in every parent’s autism journey because of course it starts with learning that your child is autism.

2 The Discovery Stage 

And I’ll be honest this is the stage that most parents struggle with in this your focus on becoming the expert for autism.

3 The Accommodation Stage

The Accommodation Stage comes next, and it’s all about meeting those needs that you uncovered in the Discovery Stage

4 The Success Stage

This stage is where most parents and professionals try to jump to.So I’m going to remind you again it’s incredibly important that you move though these stages

5 The Advocacy Stage

This is where you take all of the knowledge and experience you’ve gained in the previous stages, and you use that to educate others and help them to help your child. The advocacy stage is exactly as it sound 

6 The Ally Stage

So the final stage on the parent of an autism journey is.

The Ally Stage is where parents of autism children join together with-advocates so that they can have a bigger impact on creating a better society for all.

So everyone if you go though all these stage you can do it with me and everyone else  

Yoga therapy reduces anxiety and stress levels

 

Children with autism tend to experience difficulties with self-regulation or sensory integration, which refers to our ability to use and respond to both external and internal stimuli. This has adverse effects on a child’s mood and behavior. Yoga can help in this regard, as studies show that the combination of yoga poses and breathing exercises improves self-regulation and coping skills, reducing mood and behavioral problems.

Yoga therapy improves balance and stability 

Autism  children often suffer from problems with balance and stability due to limited body awareness. This is something that yoga is effective at remedying as it gets kids familiar with body parts and structured movements. Yoga therapy helps kids develop a greater sense of body awareness and control, especially when the poses involve both proprioceptive.

Yoga therapy reduces anxiety and stress levels

Because of impaired sensory integration, children with autism often experience high levels of stress and anxiety.

Yoga is widely recognized for its efficacy in helping lower stress and anxiety,

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I Believe in myself

 

Say this words out loud everyone. Some positive affirmations to you though your day. We are all beautiful don’t forget that. Keep reminding yourself how gifted you are. Well get thorough This in believe in yourself Www.livebeyondautism.com

Autism communication

For autism kids language difficulties affect children academically, socially and personally. The ability to communicate is and essential skill that can impact our kids life. Which can cause frustration and often crying for everyone. we strive to help our kids communication matter 

There is a significant different between talking and communication. As most of us know, the inability to use speech does not preclude the ability to be understood by others. Sign language, body language, pictures, all facilitate non-verbal communication and others. Sign language, pictures, all facilitate non-verbal communication and these can provide an opportunity to work towards increasing vocalization in autism kids.

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