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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Imagine that we each arrive into the world with a golden ball that is our life companion, bouncing and shimmering its way along side us throughout our lives. As we grow up, the glow of our golden ball grows brighter as our self-esteem blossoms. Through the messages we give our children, we make choices in [...]
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What we Learned in Kindergarten In pre-school, where a big chunk of the curriculum revolves around sociability, you can hear the specific details of a social behavior weaving through the daily dialogue. Listen to the teacher: “Sit in your spot and put your hands in your lap. Wait until it is your turn to speak. Raise [...]
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Occasions such as holidays, weddings, anniversaries or even memorials are ripe opportunities for your boundaries and your integrity to be tested by the unhealthy behavior habits of those around you. You can love your family, friends or co-workers immensely, but there is something about special events that can bring out the crazy in everyone. There [...]
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As parents, educators and caregivers are we paying attention to whether our children are excludersOR the ‘excluded?’ Rejection shows up in many ways. Here are a few: Hurt in the words. Sarcasm in the voice. Behaviors that say, “You don’t belong.” “You are not wanted.” “You are not safe here.” Feelings of profound sadness. Isolation. The kids [...]
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You have just hired someone who has Asperger Syndrome, or perhaps you suspect so, and indeed he or she has very strong skills to match the job description. It is likely that you will be very pleased because people with Asperger Syndrome tend to have strong focus and commitment to a job well done. To [...]
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Your new employee has the skills you were looking for and is dedicated to doing the job well. The challenging part for a person with Asperger Syndrome is the less structured, more social aspects of office culture. Small talk, picking up what others are thinking, and being imaginative about solving problems are challenging for people [...]
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After happening across an article on Asperger Syndrome, Jack wrote me about his new employee with whom he was quite pleased and also quite baffled. Jack talked about the similarities he saw between Al, his new employee, and the characteristics of a person with Asperger syndrome. Al was hired because he excels in understanding and [...]
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Once overwhelm sets in and your child is melting down under a confusing to-do pile, it is can be a frantic challenge to dig her out and settle her down. Here are six pro-active strategies; so start now to see them really work! 1. Plan ahead. Shift gears before homework burn out sets in. We [...]
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For some children, the biggest homework problem they have to solve is the volume they have to manage. Following are six specific ‘jobs’ for parents that will help keep things moving when the work load is weighty. These tips are especially useful with ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or LD issues. 1. Be your [...]
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Emotional Intelligence: 10 Tips for Success with Challenging People
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