Autism in the Christian Home Blog

Best Health Tips

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:46:39 GMT

Find the best health tips to improve your health.

Art Therapy

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:43:33 GMT

What is art therapy? Art therapy improves communication and social skills as well as behavior for individuals with autism.

Home Exercise Plan

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:40:29 GMT

Are you thinking about starting a home exercise plan? Do you need an exercise tip?

Lyme-Autism Connection

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:37:17 GMT

Is There A Lyme-Autism Connection? The Lyme-autism connection represents a new paradigm in the cause and treatment of autism.

Autism Testimonial

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:57:00 GMT

Would you like to share a great autism testimonial about autism treatments and therapies? Your testimonial may be published on this page or this website in the near future.

Hyperbaric Chamber

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:31:01 GMT

Who Can Benefit From A Hyperbaric Chamber? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber can help autism and many other conditions.

Social Story Book

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:48:32 GMT

The New Social Story Book can help children with autism develop social skills.

Great Ideas

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:28:30 GMT

We can all learn 1001 Great Ideas about autism from this book.

The Healthy Path

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:05:59 GMT

Helping You Along The Path Toward Better Health!

Personal Mission

Mon, 31 May 2010 19:28:23 GMT

Your personal mission will be shaped and formed by your experience with autism.

Parenting Skills

Mon, 31 May 2010 17:05:01 GMT

When your parenting skills are criticized by others who do not understand your child with autism, you should respond in a loving Christian manner.

Homeschooling Curriculum

Sun, 30 May 2010 15:01:29 GMT

What is the best homeschooling curriculum? An individualized homeschooling curriculum should meet the needs, interests, and learning styles of your children. Learn all about homeschooling!

Quarter Mile Math

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:37:25 GMT

Quarter Mile Math is an award-winning, self-motivating, self-competitive math program perfect for special needs kids – and all other kids, too!

Christian Heart

Sun, 30 May 2010 02:13:11 GMT

A person with a Christian heart serves others. But a Christian can have other gifts, too.

Christian Discipline

Sat, 29 May 2010 22:47:38 GMT

Christian discipline should be loving, firm, fair and consistent.

Why Do Christians Get Sick?

Mon, 24 May 2010 23:53:33 GMT

Why do Christians get sick? We live in a fallen world with illness now, but have hope for a future world of total health.

Spiritual Warfare

Mon, 24 May 2010 01:41:50 GMT

Autism is a medical disorder rather than spiritual warfare.

Christian Perspective

Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:19 GMT

Find answers to your questions about the Christian perspective on autism.

Autism Books

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:41:02 GMT

What are the best autism books? Autism books help you to understand autism and your child with autism much better.

Search

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:15:55 GMT

Search for most anything about autism on this site with this search feature.

Pet Therapy

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:09:53 GMT

How can you do pet therapy at home for individuals with autism? Pet therapy improves communication and social skills in a fun way!

The Listening Program

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:52:54 GMT

The Listening Program (TLP) has significantly helped my children with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, ADHD, CAPD, and Sensory Integration Dysfunction.

American Heritage Girl

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:21:05 GMT

How Can You Use American Heritage Girl (AHG) Badges In Your Homeschooling Curriculum? American Heritage Girl (AHG) badges are exciting unit studies on an enormous variety of topics!

Books On Autism

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:15:39 GMT

What are my favorite books on autism? Find out about my personal recommendations for books on autism right here!

Living With Autism

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:54:20 GMT

Living with autism is easier with these great tips! You will find worthwhile words of wisdom about living with autism right here.

Wilbarger Technique

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:10:48 GMT

What is the Wilbarger Technique? The Wilbarger Technique uses a surgical scrub brush to provide tactile inputs and joint compressions to provide proprioception inputs for individuals with autism.

Christian Homeschool Group

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:03:56 GMT

Are You Looking For A Christian Homeschool Group? Do You Live Near Mount Orab In Brown County, Ohio? Then, I want to tell you all about our Christian homeschool group in Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio

Vision Therapy

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:19:58 GMT

Should I consider vision therapy for my child with autism? Vision therapy is often beneficial for children with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

4-H Project

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:32:56 GMT

How Can You Use 4-H Project Books In Your Homeschooling Curriculum? 4-H project books are terrific unit studies on a huge variety of topics which follow the classical education approach!

Cause of Disease

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:07:45 GMT

What Is The Underlying Cause Of Disease? The underlying cause of disease is a result of your relationship with your microorganisms and the condition of your terrain.<

Weighted Vest

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:41:52 GMT

Where do you find a custom weighted vest? A weighted vest provides appropriate proprioception needed for optimal learning.

Weighted Blanket

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:54:29 GMT

How does a weighted blanket help individuals with autism? A weighted blanket provides secure pressure that many individuals with autism need in order to slepp well.

Hands of a Child

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:26:57 GMT

Homeschool your special needs child with In the Hands of a Child Curriculum. This curriculum uses the Charlotte Mason and unit study approach to learning.

Dance Therapy

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:23:04 GMT

How can you learn dance therapy (dance movement therapy)? Dance therapy (dance movement therapy) is particularly effective for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Interactive Metronome

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:00:06 GMT

The Interactive Metronome program enhances internal brain processing speed. The Interactive Metronome is beneficial for individuals with autism.

Sensory Diet

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:27:05 GMT

What is a sensory diet? A sensory diet helps to modulate and improve the nervous system for individuals with sensory integration dysfunction.

Woggler

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:42:50 GMT

Why Would You Want The Woggler? The Woggler provides terrific occupational therapy, physical therapy and home gym exercises right at home!

Glyconutrients

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:53:51 GMT

Glyconutrients are absolutely essential simple sugars that are beneficial with cellular communication for everyone!

LASIK Vision Surgery And Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:49:17 GMT

I just had LASIK vision surgery two days ago to correct my severe nearsightedness with significant astigmatism. In other words, I was as blind as a bat without my glasses. I also have sensory integration dysfunction especially with hypersensitivity to sights, sounds, smells, oral, and vestibular. What I did not know was that there are lots of strange sights, sounds, smells, oral, and vestibular sensations associated with LASIK!! I would like to tell you about my experiences so that you can be better prepared for your LASIK vision surgery. I hope that this LASIK description will help you!

LASIK Description

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:53:50 GMT

What Sensory Experiences Are Associated With LASIK Vision Surgery? Learn About The Surgical Procedure From This LASIK Description.

Xylitol Products

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:42:45 GMT

How can you prevent and even repair dental cavities with xylitol products? Xylitol products are available as mints, gum, toothpaste and more!

Irlen Method

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:11:07 GMT

The Irlen Method reduces sensitivity to colors, patterns, lights, glare and contrast with the use of Irlen Colored Filters, Irlen Colored Overlays, and Irlen Lenses.

Kinesthetic Learning For My Daughter With Autism

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:08:52 GMT

I have recently discovered that my 9 year old daughter with PDD-NOS is a kinesthetic learner. Now, I knew that she had ADHD along with her autism, and that she loved activity! She takes frequent breaks from homeschooling by using her mini-trampoline and bouncy ball. I allow her to squirm and wiggle as much as she desires. But I really did not understand that she actually learned in using a kinesthetic style until I read The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias! I am an extremely strong visual learner, and so are my other two children. So, this kinesthetic learning style seems so foreign to me. But I learned much more about kinesthetic learners while reading this book. In particular, I learned that they crave hands-on activities in addition to movement. For example, this summer we made a paper mache horse for her horse unit study. While she was making the horse, I was explaining anatomy to her. She was eager to learn anatomy this way and she even remembered various parts. Previously, we had been reviewing various pictures of horse anatomy which is a visual learning approach, but the entire process was such a struggle for her. When we need to discuss or write something about horses, I encourage her to hold and play with her paper mache horse in the process. She is much more receptive to other visual and auditory approaches if I can incorporate some hands-on activities at the same time. We took a field trip to the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History this summer. She loved playing (Oops! I mean learning!) in a water and sand demonstration about erosion. Afterwards, she was excited to tell me what erosion was, and how to prevent erosion. She learned so much more from actually doing this activity than she ever would have learned if I just told her about erosion or if she saw pictures about erosion in a book. Yesterday, she started making a leather Indian pouch. She would walk around the house while lacing the pouch. Periodically, she would come to me to discuss the way Indians lived and to learn more about Indians. In addition, I find that she remembered her times tables much better if she recited them while jumping on her mini-trampoline. I certainly enjoy the big smile on her face while she is learning now. And I am learning to appreciate and experience the world in a much more sensory manner also! I have planned many hands-on activities for her homeschooling this year. These activities are difficult for me and take much more time for me. However, I remind myself that Proverbs 22:6 says that we are to train up our children in the way they should go. Well, she is obviously designed to go with a kinesthetic learning style! So, it looks like I will be doing much more hands-on activities this year and in the years to come!

Delacato Method

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:23:28 GMT

What is the Delacato Method of autism therapy? The Delacato Method is used to correct faulty neurological development.

Play Therapy

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:19:55 GMT

Play therapy uses play to help children with autism express their feelings, and to develop social and communication skills.

Floortime

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:52:31 GMT

Floortime is the foundation of the DIR developmental and relationship approach for autism therapy.

Squeeze Machine

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:38:43 GMT

What is a squeeze machine? Ia a hug box for children? Yes! It is great for autistic children!

Do You Have A Child With Autism Who Gets Lost Often?

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:41:44 GMT

My 14 year old son with Asperger’s Syndrome wandered away last week at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. We had just had a talk about staying together about 30 minutes beforehand because he has wandered away previously at other locations. Not one time. Not two times. But many times! When he was younger, he used to play hide-and-seek in department stores. But he always forgot to mention that the game was starting. So, there he is hiding before I even know that he is missing! He also wandered away at amusement parks like Disney World and Kings Island. He just gets interested in something and becomes separated from his family and gets lost. Last year he wanted to go ahead on a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. We decided to let him since he had not wandered away in over a year. However, we gave him strict instructions to stop at the waterfall where we planned to turn around. He agreed and repeated back his instructions. Well, we get to the waterfall and he is not there! He had decided on his own to continue up the mountain! Of course, we panic because we have a lost autistic child! But he does not know that he is lost. He knows where he is. He thinks that we are the ones who are lost! Although the incidents are further apart, the situation still has not changed much after 14 years. He is determined to go wherever he wants to go whenever he wants to go there! So, what have we done to discourage his independent wanderings? We use rewards and consequences! Various charts and systems are available to track rewards and consequences. However, we found that it is best to use the reward and consequence as soon as possible after the behavior. We always informed him about the rewards and consequences ahead of time. Some of the consequences included leaving his favorite activity, or holding hands, or sitting in a cart. And some of the rewards included Lego, or extra time at his favorite activities. Now, we use computer time currency! We have managed to alter his behavior on most occasions, but he still does not understand the concept of why the group needs to stay together. He is not worried about us and can not figure out why we worry about him! So, we also emphasize safety issues in case he gets lost anyway. For example, we always discuss meeting locations in case we get separated. And we have medical alert tags on his shoes. He did eventually show up at our meeting location at the museum just after we had notified security about our lost autistic child. He was soooooo embarrassed that we had sent security after him. Hopefully, this embarrassment will prevent future wanderings! And perhaps, he will get it one of these days!

Weighted Neck Wrap

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:26:47 GMT

What is a weighted neck wrap and why would you want one (or more!)? A weighted neck wrap can ease neck tension and improve concentration.

Weighted Lap Pad

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:27:51 GMT

What do you do with a weighted lap pad for your child with autism or ADHD? A weighted lap pad helps children remain comfortably seated for longer periods.