December 30, 2018
by Beth
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I can feel myself being drawn in again to the New Year’s resolution hustle. Here’s how it goes down: A post-holiday mix of relief and fatigue settles in. Cold days with few routines fumblingly unfold. Seeking more structure, a sense … Continue reading
October 16, 2018
by JeanneLovesBooks
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In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes In the Middle of Fall, written by Henkes and illustrated by his wife, Laura Dronzek, reads like a lovely poem to the experience of Fall. The first pages read, In the middle … Continue reading
October 8, 2018
by Tanya
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Person-Centered Thinking is putting the person first. Through history, the treatment of people with disabilities and the services they receive have been glum. The focus has has been mostly on keeping people healthy and safe, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach … Continue reading
September 24, 2018
by Beth
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Big news!! We’ve changed our name from “Center for Engaging Autism” to “Communities Engaging Autism.” You’ll see this change unfold on our website and social media in the coming weeks. Why Communities Engaging Autism? Here’s the short version: We’ve heard repeatedly … Continue reading
September 3, 2018
by Beth
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While cooking this weekend, my mind wandered to back-to-school logistics. I had a nagging feeling of anxiety. It wasn’t about teachers, academics, or IEPs. No, not yet at least. My anxiety was about mornings and had been building for awhile. … Continue reading
July 22, 2018
by Beth
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Have you ever heard of care mapping? It is “a family-driven, person-centered process which highlights a family’s strengths and communicates both the big picture and the small details of all of the resources needed to support a child and their family” … Continue reading
January 26, 2018
by Lyndie
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I frequently hear parents say “My kid loves music! What can you do with them?” As a music therapist, I love hearing it. Often times, music is the language that people with autism prefer. Music is so individual, it provides … Continue reading
December 14, 2017
by Shannon
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The main thing that living with autism has taught me is to manage my expectations. I still stumble on this all the time, but during the holidays this awareness has transformed the season from stressful to festive. In the spirit … Continue reading
May 26, 2017
by Beth
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Every spring, I drag my feet into planning summer activities for my kids. I don’t really like to plan ahead and wading through summer camps to find the ones that will work is a daunting task when you have a … Continue reading
April 7, 2017
by Beth
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“You are your child’s best advocate.” How often have I heard these words uttered in affirmation, intended to empower? Before my child needed an advocate, I was just his mom. I carried him, nurtured him, and loved him so deeply. … Continue reading
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