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Autismworks LLC

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Enhancing the lives of people with autism, and those who love them, through online education, celebration, inspiration, diversity, and inclusion.

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"You can go as slow as you want to. As long as you make some progress, that's all that matters." (Tyler McNamer) Slow progress is still progress. What small step did your child take this week?
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Tyler's video on why trying is success: youtu.be/F6mdfUgkxSE
Why Trying IS Success (Even When Goals Fail)

Why Trying IS Success (Even When Goals Fail)

Your goals don't need to be perfect—they just need to be yours. In ...

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Clocks went back on Sun 1 Nov. At your house: easy, a rough morning, or ask me next week?
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. Autism parents are caregivers too: the appointments, the school emails, the late nights. 5 small things that help you keep going 🧵
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5. Ask the school for one thing at a time. One clear ask is easier to get than ten.
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What keeps you going? Free social stories for kids (waiting, calm down, turn-taking and more): autismworks.com/main-website…
Free Resources for Parents of Children with ASD

Free Resources for Parents of Children with ASD

Autistic children need autism related resources in order to be successful in school. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Related Services are essential.

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"I collect CDs… if they tell me about that, that's totally amazing." (Tyler McNamer) Sharing a special interest: you don't feel quite as alone. What does your child collect?
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Tyler's full video: youtu.be/6Jxj7XcONGY
Why Autistic Kids Can't Just Fit In | Autism Social Skills

Why Autistic Kids Can't Just Fit In | Autism Social Skills

"Just fit in" is advice autistic kids hear constantly, and it rarel...

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The Halloween candy: Gone in a day, sorted and lined up, or traded away?
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Two changes in one weekend: Halloween on Sat 31 Oct, then clocks go back one hour on Sun 1 Nov (US). Keep Sunday morning as normal as you can. Same breakfast, same order, a quiet start. How is your child with changes?
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"I love the quiet… it's not like I'm saying 'go away, you're too noisy.' That'd be really mean." (Tyler McNamer) Wanting quiet isn't rude. Where is your child's favorite quiet spot?
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Tyler's full video: youtu.be/wUWDBMwhKqM
What a 4th Grader Taught Me About Autism and Gaming

What a 4th Grader Taught Me About Autism and Gaming

A 4th grader once asked me if I had a Twitch account. Then he said ...

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Autistic adults: As a kid, Halloween was fun, too much, or fun only with the right plan? #AskingAutistics
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Halloween night plan for an autistic child: - A short route. 5 houses is a win. - Headphones in the bag. - One "we're done" word they can use anytime. - A calm snack and pajamas waiting at home. What's on your plan?
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Trick-or-treating plan this year: The whole street, 3 or 4 houses, or a trunk-or-treat?
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Some autistic teens and adults still trick-or-treat. They're not "too old". It may be one of the few nights they feel part of the fun. Smile. Give the candy. That's it. Would you share this with your neighbors?
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