by Vicky Westra | Jul 27, 2021 | Autism, Blogs
This is the exact situation my husband and I found ourselves in early on with our daughter Gabbi. She would be in the Red Zone and acting out, which would put us in the Red Zone as well, experiencing emotions such as frustration, worry, anger, or in extreme...
by Vicky Westra | Jul 27, 2021 | Autism, Blogs
During the last 11 years, Autism Shifts has been working to prepare YAWA’s (Young Adults with Autism) to become employed. Throughout this time, we have determined that students who have the most success in transitioning into employment are in a home environment that...
by Vicky Westra | Jul 27, 2021 | Autism, Blogs
That’s what we often think! However, these thoughts put us in the Red Zone (experiencing frustration, blame, anger, discouragement), which is not a good feeling place). The truth of the matter is that your child’s negative behavior typically comes from...
by Vicky Westra | Jul 27, 2021 | Autism, Blogs
I have such an appreciation for those on the autism spectrum that came into this world being different. In a world where oftentimes, there is so much pressure to “fit in”, they are either not willing to change or it’s possible that they can’t change to fit into what...
by Vicky Westra | Jul 27, 2021 | Autism, Blogs
For many parents, the day they get the diagnosis of Autism is filled with uncertainty, worry and fear. The stigma of Autism today has caused this type of emotional response. There has been so much negativity tied to the diagnosis, that we can see it as a curse instead...
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