The background is a notebook page with two pencils. The words say "A Beginner's Guide to the Individualized Education Program! An Overview of the IEP Process." Off to the side is a purple square that says "Just Keep Stimming, Autism Advocacy and Resources" with a flower inside. If you've ever attended an Individualized Education Program … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to the IEP
Category: Informational Posts
Managing and Preventing Meltdowns
This past Saturday, I was given the opportunity to speak at the Autism Society of East Tennessee's Autism Educational Conference. I felt a bit out of place (most of the people there were neurotypical), but that's okay. My topic that I presented on was the management and prevention of meltdowns, as well as how to … Continue reading Managing and Preventing Meltdowns
Explaining Autism: With Cats
Update: this article has been updated with more current statistics as of April 2020. Most of us have heard the saying "All cats are autistic." Usually it's meant as a joke, but there is a hint of truth to it. I see a lot of behaviors in my cat that I recognize in myself. In … Continue reading Explaining Autism: With Cats
Stim Toys and Fidgets Workshop: A Recap
Update for clarity: As of now, I'm no longer a volunteer with the Autism Society of East Tennessee and the community center is no longer active. Now this is the content I signed up for. Allow me to utilize this special interest for the next few hours. A while back, I hosted a Stim Toy … Continue reading Stim Toys and Fidgets Workshop: A Recap
Just Keep Stimming 