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 Topic: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy |
Smelena
Replies: 15
Views: 540
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:59 pm Subject: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy |
2 of my 3 sons have Asperger's - they are 10 and 8 years old.
They have both undergone CBT at an autism/asperger's clinic with fantastic results.
Here is an article from my website with more i ... |
| Topic: the morning rush (getting them ready for school)-- help |
Smelena
Replies: 21
Views: 702
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:57 pm Subject: the morning rush (getting them ready for school)-- help |
Hello,
I hate the morning rush with my 3 sons (2 Aspies) but have found a couple of things to make it easier.
I give them a reward - I tell them when you're dressed, had your breakfast and you ... |
| Topic: I sure miss Smelena |
Smelena
Replies: 19
Views: 516
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:02 am Subject: I sure miss Smelena |
Hello everybody,
Thanks for your lovely posts.
I've been working on my website but had to stop due to early carpel tunnel syndrome signs (nerve entrapment in wrist leading to lots of pain). Als ... |
| Topic: Boys are fantastic now! |
Smelena
Replies: 9
Views: 387
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:48 pm Subject: Boys are fantastic now! |
I posted at length about the awful start to the year we had.
About 8 weeks ago a new Special Ed teacher started.
She is absolutely fantastic!
Within 1 week the boys settled down.
In the la ... |
| Topic: SAMPLE Strengths & Needs for IEP * |
Smelena
Replies: 31
Views: 4019
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:42 pm Subject: SAMPLE Strengths & Needs for IEP * |
This was my second son's first IEP:
http://www.smelena.com/daniel_iep.php
I removed the school logo, his exact Date Of Birth and some other personal information.
Helen |
| Topic: Help Needed For .php / My Website |
Smelena
Replies: 6
Views: 318
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 3:50 am Subject: Help Needed For .php / My Website |
I'll give your ideas a go.
Thanks!
Helen |
| Topic: Help Needed For .php / My Website |
Smelena
Replies: 6
Views: 318
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 3:33 am Subject: Help Needed For .php / My Website |
Help!
I am a self-confessed computer moron.
An IT friend of mine has been teaching me how to write in php and upload onto my website. He set my website up initially and I want to be able to ma ... |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:10 pm Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
The information from the conference was for children. The audience comprised teachers and parents of children with Asperger's.
There were some adults with Asperger's who attended. I sat next to ... |
| Topic: The Dino-Aspie Ex-Café (for Those 40+... or feeling creaky) |
Smelena
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Views: 290445
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Forum: Getting to know each other Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:59 am Subject: The Dino-Aspie Ex-Café (for Those 40+... or feeling creaky) |
krex,
Here are some notes from Tony Attwood's conference.
http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt66453.html
Helen |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:48 am Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/smelena_73/szygishsmelena2.jpg
This is Syzygish and me at the conference.
He had a big bag of chocolates that he shared. 
Helen |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:47 am Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/smelena_73/worrythermometer.jpg
This is my second son's 'Worry Thermometer'. The worry words are not very sophisticated because he was only 7 when he came u ... |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:33 am Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
This is a social story for teens (but this can equally apply to adults!):
Using the Toolbox to Stay Calm and In Control
As teenagers go through each day there will be times when they feel sad, a ... |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:32 am Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
| Inappropriate Tools include: fighting, being alone too long, taking stress out on someone else, self-har, arguing, rude behaviour, use of alcohol and illegal drugs. For parents, inappropriate tools ... |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:31 am Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
The fifth tool in the toolbox is Thoughts and Perspective. For example: replacing poisonous thoughts (I am stupid and dumb) with antidotes (I think differently from other people).
The sixth tool ... |
| Topic: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Smelena
Replies: 243
Views: 7671
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:30 am Subject: Emotion Management - Info from Attwood conference |
Tony Attwood has developed an 'Emotional Toolbox: To Fix The Feeling'.
The first tool in the toolbox is Physical Activity Tools. This enables a quick release of emotional energy. For example: wa ... |
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