Category Archives: socialization

Aspie-Paralympics

Posted on 2012/09/03 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

“It was my last race so I knew it didn’t matter if I collapsed at the bottom of the pool, it’s fine” Jessica-Jane Applegate Jessica-Jane Applegate, a 16-year-old with Asperger’s, wins 200m swimming gold at Paralympics. Britain’s Jessica-Jane Applegate set … Continue reading →

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‘Traveling with A Medically Complex Child – ‘(Parts 1 and 2)

Posted on 2012/08/22 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

Are you still in the summertime mode?  Are you still diving into the pool, sipping lemonade through an umbrella straw, taking in the midnight movie, — you know, basically, ignoring the other folks who have plunged into the ‘Back-to-School’ zone? … Continue reading →

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Why We Don’t Use the Word “Retarded” and Why You Shouldn’t Either

Posted on 2012/08/22 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

Why We Don’t Use the Word “Retarded” and Why You Shouldn’t Either | Jews and Special Needs | Jewish Journal. Related articles 11 year-old mentally challenged girl jailed for ‘blasphemy’ in Pakistan (refreshingnews99.blogspot.com) Soccer Drills for Mentally Challenged Kids (livestrong.com) … Continue reading →

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Students with Autism enjoy Olympics

Posted on 2012/08/08 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

AutisticPlayground shared a link. With School Gym as Olympic Stadium, Autistic Students Chase Goals cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com The Rebecca School in Manhattan, which serves developmentally disabled children, incorporated the London Olympics into its summer curriculum as a way to engage its older … Continue reading →

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Light Up a Sensory Diet!

Posted on 2012/07/16 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

Seven Ways to Light Up a Sensory Diet with Glow Sticks With Sensory Savvy Lenses: a tool for activities which encourage: auditory input fine motor skills motor planning proprioceptive input tactile input visual input Learn more ways to enhance sensory … Continue reading →

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The Concert | A Capitol Fourth

Posted on 2012/07/04 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

A view of the illuminated Washington, D.C. skyline, as  boats gather on the Potomac River from a camera stationed in Northern VA.  Fireworks light up the sky as seen from the east side of  the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds of thousands … Continue reading →

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Camp Independence: Autism Support – ProjectIndependence.org

Posted on 2012/07/02 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

Autism Support – ProjectIndependence.org.

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’twas the day AFTER Christmas!

Posted on 2011/12/26 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

fleur de lis holiday season “twas the day AFTER Christmas! What to do now? 1} The holiday presents have been opened, judged and enjoyed;…, but some of us want to do returns or exchanges: Go to the Mall! Today is one … Continue reading →

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‘A Sensory Christmas’

Posted on 2011/12/25 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

‘A Sensory Christmas’ Merry Christmas! This holiday perspective is worth a repost. {original post on 2011.12.22 at ‘Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism – A Family Experience’ entitled ‘a SPD holiday season’}   Hi5! Families can enjoy the holidays even when … Continue reading →

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FUNabulous Festival of Lights!

Posted on 2010/12/01 by EnjoyHi5!Autism Babymiracle2005

FUNabulous Festival of Lights! Hi5! Happy Hanukkah! Celebrations are enjoyably fun when you think of ‘uniquely different’ foods, gifts, games and ways to celebrate. Remember, to keep your ‘uniquely differently’ loved ones/colleagues/friends in mind when planning parties.  Each category and … Continue reading →

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