Most therapists are not trying to make children with Autism "normal." Most would consider that impossible, and not ideal anyhow. Generally we are trying to work with a child or adult with Autism so that they can function as highly as possible and be as independent as possible.
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Thank you! I am trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and have been arguing with a few people in another post on groupthink about how ABA is ethical and effective.I would totally jump in to defend behaviouralism, but I am just so exhausted. Shock isn't used anymore, it hasn't been for a while. As you said, any…
Yes, this trick is golden! Anything stainless steel will work. I just rub my hands all over my sink itself!
Agreed. I have IBS and my internalist told me I shouldn't even chew gum with Xylitol in it!
Except I am pretty sure Xylitol can have a "mild laxative effect" depending on how much you ingest, so be careful with that ice cream!
I really like this falafel recipe! You need a food processor, but other wise you just blend the ingredients, make em into little balls or patties and then deep fry them! I brought a 9x13 inch pan full of the little suckers to a small potluck and they were gone in 15 minutes flat! They should have a slight crunch on…
"After this experience I now feel more connected to my white ancestors than ever before."
Anecdotal, but when I get a migraine and my preventative measures have not worked I always use tiger balm. I put all the way around my head, forehead, temples, neck. It really does seem to lessen the pain enough that I can sleep.
He is the perfect dog to cuddle with. I love burying my face in his fur. Unless he is smelly. Burying your head into stinky fur is never a good time!
Oh, I have a sudden bout of unexplained eye leaking. Now for a shameless shelter dog post!
It is quite interesting that journalists can't seem to fathom no toilet paper down the toilet. I go to the University of Manitoba, and in some campus buildings there are signs all over the bathrooms not to place soiled toilet paper in the feminine hygiene bin. We have a lot of international students, so I just figured…
*Looks up Sizzurp on urban dictionary*
A running joke in my family is trying to guess what terrible gift we will receive from our grandmother every year. She means well, but her gifts are always awful and it would really be best for everyone if we just didn't receive anything. This year I got a children's scarf (both in size and style) and one sock. ONE…
Not the same thing as a ring obviously, but after mr.Monster proposed with a ring, we went out to get it sized and I bought him an engagement watch! He really isn't into rings, he didn't even want a wedding band because all the metals "felt too heavy", so we got him a super light titanium band, haha!
Both sets of parents walked down the aisle with mr.Monster and I at our wedding! Then during the part of the ceremony when the giving away usually occurs we did something a bit different. I think the line we used was something like "and who is here to support imaMerrymonster today" and my family and friends stood up…