http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/-t1.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:44:48 GMT 10 http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/13/02/93/86/asi_lo13.gif http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/-t1.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/helping-around-the-home-t100.htm Jenny Hi everyone My DS is 10 years old and has aspergers. He is a terrific boy, but he just doesn't get the need to help around the home. He will do very little, I have convinced him to put his dirty clothes in the washing by the simple expedient of only washing clothes that are in the washing basket. But I can't convince him to do anything else, even the simple things like putting his dirty dishes in the kitchen (I'm not even asking him to put them in the dishwasher at the moment) he just ... Making adjustments at home. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:44:48 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/helping-around-the-home-t100.htm#126 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/helping-around-the-home-t100.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/school-holidays-t99.htm Del Hi everyone Well, I can't believe School Holidays are only 4 weeks away and this obvioulsy means it's time to start thinking of what we will be doing. What do you do on school holidays with your kids? Our older boy (who's nearly 13yrs) did a holiday program 2 days a week for the last three weeks of the Christmas Holidays - with Explore Traveller specifically for individuals with an intellectual disability. http://tinyurl.com/dhnev8 I was terrified as we had never had him in a holiday ... Making adjustments at home. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:52:19 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/school-holidays-t99.htm#125 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/school-holidays-t99.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/beyond-living-at-home-new-community-living-plan-initiative-t92.htm Del NEW COMMUNITY LIVING PLAN INITIATIVE UNDERWAY The Disability Services Commission has released details of its Community Living Plan which aims to assist people with disabilities to live in their own homes within their local communities. The Community Living Plan will increase the range of community living opportunities for adults, with a focus on innovative and personalised local community support arrangements and alternatives to group home accommodation. Over the past 12 months, a ... Making adjustments at home. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:22:56 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/beyond-living-at-home-new-community-living-plan-initiative-t92.htm#114 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/beyond-living-at-home-new-community-living-plan-initiative-t92.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/nappies-pads-etc-t91.htm Del COMMONWEALTH CONTINENCE AIDS ASSISTANCE SCHEME (CAAS) CAAS provides a subsidy of up to $479.40 per year for continence products. To be eligible for CAAS you must be five years of age or older and: - have permanent and severe incontinence caused by an eligible neurological condition (eg spina bifida, cerebral palsy, paraplegia and quadriplegia, intellectual disability, Developmental Delay associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, acquired neurological conditions (including ... Making adjustments at home. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:15:48 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/nappies-pads-etc-t91.htm#111 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/nappies-pads-etc-t91.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/the-independent-living-centre-t87.htm Del The Independent Living Centre is pleased to announce that we can now offer appointments in the Rockingham area. The independent Living Centre of WA is a free, government funded, unbiased, information and advisory service to help you choose the right assistive technology and equipment. Our range of equipment can assist you with: Mobility, Personal Safety, Self-Care, Communication, Recreation and much more. Appointments are available between 10am and 3pm Tuesdays and Thursdays ... Making adjustments at home. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:07:37 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/the-independent-living-centre-t87.htm#107 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/the-independent-living-centre-t87.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/autism-assistance-dogs-t73.htm Del Hi all I am reading the book "A Friend Like Henry" - it's about a family with a little boy called Dale and to cut a long story short, he gets a puppy which he calls Henry. It's a true story. Having the dog helps the family "teach" Dale lots of things. This led me to look for info about dogs for kids with Autism....and I found this beautiful site. I'm still looking but decided to share it with you straight away. http://www.righteouspups.org.au/Services/AutismAssistanceDogs/tabid/162/Default.aspx cheers Del ... Making adjustments at home. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:44:51 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/autism-assistance-dogs-t73.htm#91 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/autism-assistance-dogs-t73.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/zac-browser-zone-for-autistic-children-t71.htm Del
http://www.zacbrowser.com/]]> Making adjustments at home. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:02:01 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/zac-browser-zone-for-autistic-children-t71.htm#89 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/zac-browser-zone-for-autistic-children-t71.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/sensory-issues-t66.htm Del This is a useful link to a site for teachers and parents of children with sensory issues. www.sensorysmarts.com Another useful site with info on the Sensory Diet Applications & Environmental Modifications) http://www.henryot.com/news/sensory_diet_applications_review.asp Making adjustments at home. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:57:07 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/sensory-issues-t66.htm#81 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/sensory-issues-t66.htm http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/new-schedules-t22.htm Del Hi all Being the lazy mother that I am I felt my now 12 and 8 1/2 year olds (both are on the spectrum) could do more for themselves in the mornings. Up to now I and my mum would put out the boy's clothes, shoes, make the beds, fold their PJs, etc and be telling them each step along the way from breakfast to getting on the bus. So I made a simple hand written schedule 1-8 steps that hey can read and follow. Less effort on my part - YAY!! They both seem to be enjoying the independence. ... Making adjustments at home. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:14:21 GMT http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/new-schedules-t22.htm#28 http://autismsolutionsinc.forumotion.net/making-adjustments-at-home-f7/new-schedules-t22.htm