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Ashi's Gift Blog: Karate...Ashi style!
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Monday, June 24, 2013. Ashi's instructor teaching her some kicks. I've patiently waited for Ashi to get interested in ballet, tap, piano, or any. Kind of extracurricular activity where she could learn a new skill or discover a talent. Typically she's interested in nothing new unless mud is involved, but recently, she told me she wanted to learn Karate! I jumped all over that opportunity. I think she's got that kick down! Getting punished for it.
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Ashi's Gift Blog: Spring Therapies that are a Breeze
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Sunday, April 27, 2014. Spring Therapies that are a Breeze. Now that Ashi is getting older we do 'cooler stuff' for therapy. She is now able to identify feelings that warn of an impending meltdown. She can tell me when we need a break from school and even when she's feeling a tad bit emotional as those hormones begin to kick in. Here's some easy, breezy, activities we've been doing:. I do Ashi's nails and then she does mine (and my feet! 4) We have...
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Ashi's Gift Blog: Goals and Lists
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Sunday, August 11, 2013. A new school year is blowing in! As a homeschooler, it is super exciting gathering and preparing new academic material, but I love. Setting a new life skill goal too. This year's goal is for Ashi to learn to shower by herself. Using the tub has become a back-breaking chore for me and I'm all elbows washing her hair in the shower since she's only a head shorter than me! This is specifically for hands that are disabled. N...
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Ashi's Gift Blog: Awetism Awareness
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Autism Awareness month pounces in like a lion then pads out like a lamb. We didn't do anything special this year. No parties or activities; no blue light bulbs. With two autists at home I'm already very 'aware' especially this month which has been tough, but I'd rather write about what I think is. Autism brings an extra special innocence to our kids as they have no motivation to lie. The wild spring of possibilities amazes ...
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Ashi's Gift Blog: Sleeping Single in Her Full-Size Bed
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Sleeping Single in Her Full-Size Bed. A common problem parents endure while raising energetic children on the spectrum is the lack of sleep. Mysteriously our little angels only need a wee bit of shut-eye, while we. Parents are desperate for just one good night. I'm elated that Ashi has started going to bed all by herself. I became her personal teddy bear with a heartbeat. All those years ago, it took forever. Today, As...
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Ashi's Gift Blog: The Meltdown that Melted Away
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Friday, November 1, 2013. The Meltdown that Melted Away. One of the best therapies is patience. The therapy is for me. Not the kids, although they certainly learn by example. Recently, my oldest autist perfectly illustrated my point. The longed for day finally arrived and Ashi had the trip all mapped out. Since we also know what happens to 'best laid plans' you can rightly guess hers did not. I hugged Ashi and calmly said that they were just out of...
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Ashi's Gift Blog: Dysgraphia Helps
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Ordinary People Do The Extraordinary To Overcome Autism. Thursday, September 4, 2014. Click here for my original post defining dysgraphia. In our culture of gaming and social networking kids, she is a rare and precious bud, but even more beautiful is reaping what we've sown to overcome dysgraphia. Your child can too. Here's how we shifted from whining over one sentence to lazy days of writing bliss:. Make writing assignments super short. Work on getting one line. Work on getting one line happily. Remembe...
