It is just part of parenting teens, especially teens with special needs to feel shut out, unheard and worthless as a parent, right? This is not the case. Most children (remember, teens are still kids) need a firm parental hand on their shoulder. While most of the time they will and do make good decisions…
People choose to homeschool for religious reasons, not subjecting their children to many new schools if they move a lot, or having a child with health issues that could be made worse by attending public school. For whatever the reason, homeschooling is a great option. Homeschooling does not have to begin when a child first…
Happy National Fast Food Day! What is your favorite fast food restaurant meal? My guilty pleasure is probably going to be French fries, no doubt. I love how hot and crispy they taste straight from fryer to my plate and then my mouth, YUMMO:-). For those of you who don’t know what National Fast Food…
By Kristi Bernard Cherished books, music you love, & favorite films all make great gifts from the heart! Give gifts that matter and get great deals when you buy books, music, movies or video games at www.alibris.com. Author Daniel Harvell has recently released his first novel in a new series titled “Wishing Will.” This great…
Good Morning(Afternoon/Evening), I wanted to take the time to wish you and your loved ones a very safe and happy Veteran’s Day. For those of you not familiar with what this day means, it is a day in the United States that we remember our soldiers, fallen and alive, who have served this country. I…
Meeting Expectations As an Autistic EmployeeBy George David Williams For thousands of autistic adults everyday is an opportunity to prove themselves. The testing fields are business organizations all across the nation with employees on the autism spectrum. For adults on the spectrum fortunate enough to be gainfully employed, the path is filled with obstacles. Consider…
Why Should You Watch Television With Your Kids?By Sonal Kalpit Jain While being strict, disciplining, and providing materialistic support to your children it is important to spend ‘time’ with them. It need not be doing productive things only. Sometime doing simple things like gardening, repairing something at home or even watching TV with them help…
Christmas 2020 is not too far away so now would be an ideal time to start shopping around for gifts for your family, especially your teens. We all know how picky teens can be, now add an extra dose of challenge to your gift buying when the gift is for someone with autism. But whether…
The best way to save money is to pay less for items you’re going to buy and Manufacturers’ coupons allow you to do just that. With the changes manufacturers and stores have made to their coupon policies in recent years, you don’t even have to invest in the Sunday paper to take advantage of huge…
You are probably wondering why I would be writing about Christmas in October….Well, why not get an early start. This way, you will be done with your Christmas list by the time the big day rolls around and you can just relax. So without further ado, here are 6 tips for Christmas shopping this year….
We are all stressed out now because of what is happening in our world right now: COVID-19, Systemic Racism, Unemployment, Distance Learning and a possible food shortage on the horizon. Tips to Keep You, Your Children & You Sane Understanding that all of this can be a bit overwhelming to say the least, find ways…
How often do you find yourself in a conundrum to think of what to have for dinner? Some holidays like Thanksgiving make meal planning easy. When it comes to Halloween, however, you may not have any ideas of what to have that is filling, healthy, nutritious as well as keeping with the Halloween theme. Here…
When one decides to homeschool (distance learning), there is so much to consider, it’s easy to feel like your life has been turned upside down. Along with being overwhelmed, you may feel confused about what to expect. How will homeschooling/distance learning affect your daily lives? You may choose to create a schedule for everyone to…
by Liz Talton Advocacy is more important than ever for a child with a developmental disability. A developmental disability makes it challenging for a child to represent or argue for their care and education. Most of the time you don’t need a professional advocate for your child. Your love as a parent alone is enough…
When the leaves are falling from the trees and frost is in the air, darkness sets in a bit earlier at night. It’s perfect movie-watching weather! Halloween-themed movies can be gory, scary, funny, or family-friendly. Here are some of our family’s favorite Halloween movies we hope you enjoy them. “Halloween” (1978) Rated R “Halloween stars…
The research is clear: Students perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. “Teachers help students soar and make their hopes and dreams come true,” said Reg Weaver, president of the National Education Association. “And when parents are involved in their children’s education, they will go farther – and the…
1. Work on Vocational Skills In your child’s IEP, starting at or around age 14(age 16 in some states) your child should have vocational skills included on his or her IEP or Individual Education Plan. Make a list of his or her strengths, skills and interests and use them to guide the type of vocational…
Orange Art Box Children or teenagers love to be creative and make their own jewelry, this especially is true for children or teens on the spectrum. These types of kits or activities helps them practice their fine motor skills and hand eye coordination! What better way for them to express their skills than by providing…
Autism is a disorder that is affecting more and more children. But with the right support, both academically, emotionally and physically many autistic children have been able to lead normal lives. School Anxiety Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal social interaction, communication ability, interest patterns, and behavior patterns. The symptoms of autism begin…
Spooky Recipes for Halloween Halloween is a great time for serving creative and “gross” foods. Kids’ parties and adult get-togethers can both benefit from some creepy food. Of course this year will definitely “look” different because of the pandemic but you can still have fun, just do it safely and keep social distancing in mind….
Kids in the Kitchen Consider this: now is not the time for dinner parties of any kind. Instead, people are staying home, enjoying meals with their own nuclear families and looking forward to the recovery period on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which the world finds itself presently engulfed. As billions of…
Good Afternoon(or whatever time it is where you are at), How are you doing? I know that it has been a minute, to say the least, since COVID-19 hit. Our lives are forever changed and will never be the same. There are no words to explain how we are doing or feeling right now, but…
There are literally thousands of kitchen gadgets available, from the humble to the gourmet. The right tools in the kitchen can really save you time and money. Here are some must-haves. A Good Set of Measuring Cups These are essential if you want your recipes to turn out right and this is especially important when…
Teens do not understand the value of earning and spending money. They are not accustomed to investing and how necessary this is, even if they are still students. As parents, we play a crucial role in this area. You should be able to teach your kids on how to save money and understand how the…
By Liz Becker As Christmas approaches I can’t help but reflect on the years past and how my son Matt has changed in his own way to embrace the spirit of the season. Matt is almost 26 years old, so there’s plenty to reflect upon. As I thought about all of our unique experiences I…
Good Morning Everyone, It has been a minute since I posted on my website/blog but life can get hectic sometimes, especially during the holidays. So stay tuned for fun recipes having to do with the holidays, simple to create, and most anyone can do with maybe a little help. I will be back soon in…
Every single year we discuss accommodations for our son because it is a brand new IEP team and they are getting to know us, as well as our son. Some teachers remember him but others, not so much. Remember when I said that the school district got rid of the special needs autistic classroom this…
How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? By Zoe Routh What do you know about autism? Depending on your experience, either a lot or a little. It turns out I know very little. I sat in the audience of a recent event listening to a person…
We finally were able to get our son’s schedule worked out before the first day of school. I am staying up into the wee hours of the night making sure his schedule is laminated onto his binder and everything is just right….only to realize right before dinner that I forgot to include lunch time on…
It is our son’s last year in middle school and he is already stressed out because of all the changes, but we continue to be hopeful. We have a plan in place to make sure the educational pathways for our autistic son remain on the straight and narrow and that it is the right path….
Good Evening, I am about to start dinner and thought about all the changes coming up this summer. Our oldest will be a senior in high school and our youngest autistic son is entering eighth grade. We are excited about these new chapters in our kids’ lives and also about some other changes to his…
My autistic son had a bad day yesterday and it was all because someone did not do their job right. When you tell an autistic individual about how to do an assignment make sure you give them proper directions, so that they are clear on what needs to be done. You would think that after…
Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation, but when you have an autistic child. , the statistics are even higher. No matter how unconditional you both love your special needs child or children, autism is challenging! This puts strain on any marriage and is…
Happy New Year 2019! I can’t wait for what this year has in store for our family, my blog and more. We are in transition and looking to achieve various goals for our family. Do you have any goals that you would like to achieve in this New Year 2019? Comment Below.
Hello:-) I hope that you and your family have the happiest of Holidays with your loved ones and eat lots of turkey and stuffing:-)
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” https://homeschoolspecneedstidbits.com/affiliate-disclosure/ This past weekend our governor pretty much “shut most everything down” with some new restrictions because of COVID-19. These are his most hardcore restrictions yet. Unfortunately for us, in our state, the numbers are increasing sharply and are not going down. So we are going…
