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Tip's From The Nurse’s Office |
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By Dan Uttendorfer, RN
Are you aware that colds, flu, bronchitis and most sore throats are caused by viruses? Did you know that
antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It’s true. Plus, taking an antibiotic when you have a virus increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment. When a doctor prescribes an antibiotic for you or your child, make sure that it is taken exactly as directed. Complete the course even if you are feeling better. If treatment stops too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
Remember, antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections.
Have a healthy and happy winter |
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Story Time Ideas for the New Year |
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Reading books is a special way of spending time with your child. It is also a great way to teach new vocabulary and concepts. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when you’re enjoying the closeness of story time with your child:
1. Get face to face. This will help your child to see your expressions and will allow for turn-taking. Story time should be interactive, not just a time for your child to sit and listen. You can sit your child on a chair facing you, sit side by side, or cradle your child in front of you between your legs.
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Helpful Hints For Dealing With Holiday Stress |
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By Leah Siuta MA
Holidays can be filled with the wonderful joy of family, friends, special events, and memorable moments. But for families with a child on the Autism Spectrum, these joyous times can also become challenging. Our children may be overwhelmed by the increased visual and auditory stimulus, confused by the changes in their routines, and have difficulties accepting the new social challenges they may face. Here are some ideas to consider-
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Bedtime Rituals |
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By Laurie Hopkins, MS,OTR
As we head into the holiday season with so much excitement and hub-bub the challenge of modulating sensory input can become even more pronounced for those with ASD who have sensory processing issues.Winding down for bedtime at the end of the day can be an area of particular challenge even without the holiday frenzy in the air.Here are some tips that might help your child begin to slow his or her engine down in preparation for sleep.Mix, match and trial the strategies that seem appropriate for your family’s schedule in the evening:
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Using "Experience Sharing" language |
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By Juliet Weissberg, MA
Every parent of a child with autism knows that relationship skills are usually the hardest for them to learn. But there’s a lot that parents can do in the home to promote development of social relationships. Sharing experiences by using “experience sharing” language is a good place to start. This means making statements and exclamations as much as possible, rather than asking questions or making demands (imperative language).
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