Autism

developmental milestones
What are Developmental Milestones?

Developmental milestones is a term that is used often by professionals.  However, what does it really mean?  What is developmentally appropriate for children of this age vs. that age? Here...

14 02 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
iPad
Can an iPad increase communication?

iPad, samsung, android - tablets of any kind... can they increase communication? This is a question that we are asked quite often.  The answer is YES! Tablets of any kind...

15 01 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
free resources
Free Resources

The following free resources were developed by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR): The Kit for Kids (free) Teach elementary and middle school students about their peers with autism with...

16 12 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
diagnosis
Talking to Children About Their Diagnosis

It's time to talk to my child about his/her diagnosis, but where do I start? Here's an interesting article from The New York Times: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/talking-to-children-about-their-disabilities-with-metaphors-and-minecraft/?_php=true&_type=blogs&emc=edit_tnt_20140513&nlid=39278382&tntemail0=y&_r=0 Getting social starts here! Get...

15 11 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
child does not listen
Help! My child does not listen to me!!!

What do you do when your child does not listen to you?  It's so defeating when you don't feel like you are in charge of your own household. These two...

15 10 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
classroom tips
25 Clever Ways to Make a Teacher’s Life Easier

Clever ways to make a teacher's life easier!  Here are some classroom tips for teachers just in time for back to school. http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/clever-classroom-tips-for-elementary-school-teachers?s=mobile Getting social starts here! Get more tips...

16 09 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
good job
25 Alternatives to “Good Job”

Behaviour Analysts encourage the use of "behaviour specific praise" vs. "general praise" statements.  This poster does a great job of summarizing some alternatives to "Good job." http://picklebums.com/2014/07/10/25-alternatives-good-job/ Getting social starts here! Get more...

15 08 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
Parenting
Parenting My Child Makes Me Want to Scream!

Parenting...it is SO FRUSTRATING when my child doesn't listen to me.  Even worse, when I get that smirk....  AHHHH!!!! Human nature makes me want to yell at the top of...

15 07 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix