Mother's Guide Through Autism

Creating Your Temporary New Normal: Tools to Help You and Your Kids with Autism

April 09, 2020 Brigitte Shipman Season 1 Episode 22
Mother's Guide Through Autism
Creating Your Temporary New Normal: Tools to Help You and Your Kids with Autism
Show Notes

In this week's episode, Brigitte Shipman shares 3 tools she used to help her son Joseph on the spectrum when he was younger so that you can apply and benefit from these tools as you are adjusting to the new reality and creating a new routine for your child with autism and for your whole family.

We are all struggling right now and even more so for families living with autism. Brigitte wants to share her knowledge to make your day a little easier.

Brigitte explains how to utilize calendar for yourself and your child to establish a solid, new routine that feels safe especially for a child with autism who relies on a solid routine.

She also talks about using visual cues to make communication easier between you and your child as well as social stories to help your child understand what you're trying to have him or her accomplish in a given situation.

Tune in and make your day a little easier with these tools.

Enjoy!

Resources/Links:

BMV Life Coach
https://bmvlifecoach.com/

Facebook Live (Monday-Thursday 2pm Central)
https://www.facebook.com/BMVlifecoach/

Private Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersguidethroughautism/

The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Story-Revised-Expanded-Anniversary-ebook/dp/B01A9SJ22Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=social+stories&qid=1586489618&sr=8-3

Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond by Jed Baker
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Skills-Picture-School-Beyond/dp/1932565353/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=social+stories+jed+baker&qid=1586489694&sr=8-2