Special Needs Parenting

Autistic Spectrum, Functioning, and Support Needs.

Feb 11, 20214 min read

Autistic Spectrum, Functioning, and Support Needs.

When a parent or a professional describes an autistic person, they often use the words "mild" or "severe" autism. Sometimes I hear that...

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Yulika Forman

Sep 9, 20204 min read

MELTDOWNS 101, PART 1.

Often, a response to a meltdown is that the child is acting spoiled. This post offers a more accurate and helpful view.

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DANGEROUS AND HARD TO SPOT: DEPRESSION AND AUTISM.

Yulika Forman

Aug 3, 20203 min read

DANGEROUS AND HARD TO SPOT: DEPRESSION AND AUTISM.

Depression is more common in autistic individuals than it is in neurotypical individuals. It is also harder to diagnose.

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TIPS FOR SPEAKING WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM

Yulika Forman

Jul 27, 20203 min read

TIPS FOR SPEAKING WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM

Several easy strategies can make it easier for the child to connect to the people and activities around them.

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HELPING CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM LEARN TO WEAR PPE (FACE MASKS, GLOVES)

Yulika Forman

Jul 9, 20204 min read

HELPING CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM LEARN TO WEAR PPE (FACE MASKS, GLOVES)

For children on the autism spectrum, it might take a long time to become comfortable with masks and gloves. Here are some tips to help them

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ARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."

Yulika Forman

May 25, 20205 min read

ARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."

Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.

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Yulika Forman

May 21, 20203 min read

INTENSE ANXIETY, POOR SELF-REGULATION

Research shoes that the more anxiety a child is experiencing, the less control they have over their emotional reaction.

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Special Ed During School Closure in MA: What Should Your Child Get?

Yulika Forman

May 7, 20203 min read

Special Ed During School Closure in MA: What Should Your Child Get?

Updated information about services and remote learning for children on IEPs and 504s in MA.

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Help! My child with special needs can't learn online!

Yulika Forman

Apr 29, 20205 min read

Help! My child with special needs can't learn online!

I hear from many families that their children have trouble with online lessons. What can we do to help?

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HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW

Yulika Forman

Apr 4, 20204 min read

HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW

Now that so many autistic people are confined to their homes, having a special interest is a gift and a coping strategy.

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SURVIVING SCHOOL CLOSURE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

Yulika Forman

Mar 21, 20207 min read

SURVIVING SCHOOL CLOSURE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

How to manage staying at home with children on the spectrum, with ADHD, anxiety and other related challenges during school closure.

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Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak

Yulika Forman

Mar 14, 20202 min read

Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak

School closures affect all children, but children with disabilities are at risk of regressing without the services they are entitled to.

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"BEHAVIORAL ISSUES," "BEHAVIORAL STUDENTS": LOOKING BEYOND BEHAVIORS

Yulika Forman

Mar 4, 20205 min read

"BEHAVIORAL ISSUES," "BEHAVIORAL STUDENTS": LOOKING BEYOND BEHAVIORS

"Behavior is communication." But how many times is there a thoughtful discussion about what exactly is being communicated?

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HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM

Yulika Forman

Feb 19, 20206 min read

HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM

Sexual education is a right of each autistic person, All autistic individuals require specialized education in this area.

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HELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND BE LESS LONELY

Yulika Forman

Feb 3, 20205 min read

HELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND BE LESS LONELY

Friendship is a rough measure of social skills, well-being, sense of belonging, feeling happy in school, being part of community and family

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UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC PROFILES THROUGH EVALUATIONS

Yulika Forman

Jan 22, 20206 min read

UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC PROFILES THROUGH EVALUATIONS

How can you help your team take advantage of the amazing (and expensive) additional expertise you are bringing to the table?

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Yulika Forman

Dec 22, 20192 min read

AUTISTIC HUMANS = HUMANS

"Society defines disabled people as incompetent, inferior, and permanently infantile." Lydia X.Z. Brown

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CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND DIVORCE: BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

Yulika Forman

Dec 13, 20198 min read

CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND DIVORCE: BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

Children with autism require special approach because they are less capable of coping with the social and emotional aspects of divorce.

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WHEN YOUR IEP TEAM DEFLECTS WITH AN EXCUSE... DON'T LET THEM

Yulika Forman

Dec 9, 20199 min read

WHEN YOUR IEP TEAM DEFLECTS WITH AN EXCUSE... DON'T LET THEM

School after school, district after district, year in and year out, with inevitable predictability, I hear the same excuses.

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SENSORY PROCESSING ON AN IEP or 504: WHAT, WHY AND HOW

Yulika Forman

Dec 5, 20195 min read

SENSORY PROCESSING ON AN IEP or 504: WHAT, WHY AND HOW

Sensory differences should always be considered as a factor a child on the autism spectrum, even if the child is not showing any distress.

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