35 Results in parenting

Lego® to improve social skills

I wish my parents had played this with me or I wish that I had played this with other children when I was younger. We sometimes plan to demo a Lego® communication game in our workshops but, so far, we haven’t had the time to do it! I’m writing this blog article to explain it,… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving ac…

Object permanence

I was at an autism conference last week and, whilst listening to Dr. Wenn Lawson, I realised there was a proper name for a challenge I’ve had since I was a young child. The thing I am referring to is officially called ‘object permanence.’ This is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to r…

Motivating people with ASD

This blog article is about helping and encouraging your autistic loved one to fulfill their potential and being aware that some things you do may be unintentionally hindering. The first thing to understand is that social recognition is rarely the main motivator for us to be doing something. If it appears that way, it is… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to rea…

Dealing with aggressive behaviour

“How do I deal with ASD and aggression?” One of the hardest things to deal with, for any parent or loved one, is the expression of aggressive behaviour. Whether the person has ASD or not, aggression is never acceptable behaviour, and you should always aim to avoid it when possible. My goal in this blog is… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read th…

Why is it so important for a person with ASD to have a special interest?

A characteristic of autism spectrum disorders is having ‘special interests’. What differentiates a special interest from a hobby is the quality and intensity of these interests. It is difficult to state easily what the difference is between a person on the spectrum’s ‘special interest’ and a neurotypical person’s ‘hobby.’ Can a neurotypical person have a special interest,… Join The Curly Hair Project Communi…