July/Aug 2012

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T.E.A.M. SMART: This Summer with Doug

Unlock Your Potential: Why “Think, Eat, Move Smart” Matters Why should you read this? Discover how your mind, food choices, and activity level shape your weight—and your life. Imagine achieving your ideal body by tapping into your true power of thought, making smarter eating decisions, and committing to regular movement.

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Special Fans: Me and My Little Angel Nikita!

Meet Nikita: Our Little Angel! Join us in celebrating our special angel. Share your pics and you might be featured as our SPECIAL FAN right here! Join the Parenting Special Needs Community Wall for advice, connections, and giveaways. Like us on Facebook today for tips from fellow parents navigating this beautiful journey. #NikitaSpecialNeedsInspiration #LittleAngelStories

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Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence

Unlocking Self-Awareness: Key for Independence Explore how developing self-awareness can be a game-changer for your child’s journey toward independence, especially when navigating sensory processing disorder or autism spectrum challenges. This post offers actionable insights to help your child build crucial awareness skills that pave the way for greater autonomy and confidence in everyday life.

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Spa Day

Sensory sensitivities can make grooming a challenge for females with ASD. From tactile hypersensitivity to difficulty navigating complex tasks like flossing or shaving, these hurdles often lead to avoidance behavior. In this article, we’ll explore practical spa day tips designed specifically to support and empower women on the spectrum during their grooming routines.

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Mommy’s Timeout: Magnificent Mountains

Take a time out with visualization meditation, imagining yourself among magnificent mountains. Breathe in the fresh air deeply while releasing stress. Find peace in nature’s beauty wherever life takes you. You got this! #RelaxationTips

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Tiny Light Angel

Medical journeys can feel overwhelming, but every small act of kindness brings hope. Follow the Tiny Light Angel as an inspiration child. Even simple disabled autism fundraising efforts create lasting, beautiful change.

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Two Cups & a Walnut

Two Cups & a Walnut: The Ultimate Indoor Game Why settle for boring indoor play when Two Cups & a Walnut, the paper cup tossing challenge, promises endless excitement? All you need are two cups and a walnut (or any small hard object). This DIY activity is perfect for developing eye-hand coordination in children.

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Ask Angie ASL – Independence

Working with Interpreters for Accessibility When interacting with someone who’s deaf or hard of hearing, always talk directly to them—not the interpreter. Keep sentences clear and avoid phrases like “tell him I said…” Remember, an interpreter translates your words into ASL, ensuring their understanding is primary.

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Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music

Discover how one family’s journey with high-intensity Jewish music transformed autism therapy, deepening connections through rhythm, sound, and inclusion—inspiring others seeking joy in special needs cantorial soloing.

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