Speaking of SPORTS and Autism
Do sports and autism mix? Jack tried out regular team sports this summer and we observed many things about the drawbacks and benefits of playing on a team.
ACTIVITIES
LET’S GET MOVING! Crossing the Midline, Gymnastics, & More
"What do I do with Jack?" That was the question I asked of the various experts who were assessing him for developmental delays in 2014. Time was ticking…
Things We Love: BOP IT
Looking for a toy to engage a person with autism? Jack is a whiz at Bop It and it just might have something to do with eye contact!
Got a Minute? TIME FOR STOMP ROCKETS
Are you aware of the world of stomp rockets? Fun, easy, exciting=perfect. On this particular day, Jack had just gotten home from school. None of…
JACK TAKES CHARGE: Family Vacation 2016
Before we begin, a little background on the nature of our 2016 family vacation: we went to a week of family scout camp (Wood Badge/Family Odyssey).…
BEHOLD, THE CAR WASH
We are lucky enough to go to an autistic charter school in our area. (More on that here.) It is the best! Kids on the…