Fwd: Autism and RDI: Would you like to sweep it under the rug?

March 21, 2012

Issue 24

March 21, 2012

B r a i n B y t e s

Autism and ADHD

Bilingualism and

Brain Power

Autism and Social Touch

In Their Own Words

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Breathing Underwater Podcast

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'Food for Thought' Blog

"Generalizations, like brooms, ought not to stand in a corner forever; they ought to sweep as a matter of course."

- Lukacs

Last week Ellen and her mother swept leaves. They swept at the same time and then they had different jobs. Take a walk around your house today. Are there sweeping opportunities? Sweep together and then take turns with the dustpan.

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Dear ,

"Breathe" along with Gayle Nobel. You'll be glad you did.

-le Sheely, Ph.D.

Sink or Swim:

The continuing adventures of Ellen

by le Sheely, Ph.D.

As Ellen's parents became increasingly better in their ability to set up decision making opportunities, she continued to become a better apprentice. She was more confident and there was a notable inverse relationship between her burgeoning competence and the controlling behaviors that had previously marked their interactions. They later laughed as they remembered that every step forward seemed to provide new challenges for them. At the time, they probably wouldn't have referred to their discoveries as opportunities, although in retrospect they were glad that they had been good observers of where Ellen was stuck and how they could continue to guide her.

Most of us, as parents, believe that we should not compare our children. Each is different and has his or her own gifted sparkle. But, when parents are learning to guide a child born with neurological difference, observing a typically developing child can provide a road map. During our consultations, Ellen's brother's name often emerged-what he could do, what he wouldn't do. "Just like her brother, she tried to get out of taking out the trash...he didn't put the dishes away." "He said he forgot."

'Breathe'

An Interview with Gayle Nobel

RDI Certified Consultant Kim Isaac

by Kim Isaac

Isaac has over 14 years experience as an autism therapist and has been an RDI Certified Consultant since 2005. She practices in Arizona and you can find at www.autismwithexcellence.com

Following is an interview Kim conducted with Gayle Noble, author of Breathe. As an RDI Parent, Gayle brings a fresh perspective on self-care.

Kim: Tell us what inspired you to write Breathe.

Gayle: I was inspired to write Breathe by my day-to-day experiences with my son, , now 28. I was also inspired by readers, often other parents, of my first book, It's All About Attitude: Loving & Living Well with Autism. They wanted to know how to get from here to there and I realized I had a lot to share about thriving vs merely surviving the journey of being mom to someone with autism. Over the years, I had collected a toolbox full of wisdom to offer others in similar situations. Inspiration for my stories seemed to pop up everywhere.

Kim: Sometimes people say, I don't even have time to 'think' about self-care. How would you respond to those comments and feelings that a parent may initially feel? How do you rem ember/monitor when to 'Breathe'?

Gayle: There are days when I feel that way too. It seems as though there is not a moment to 'breathe'. In addition to being moms, we are managers, therapists, teachers, advocates, etc. It's easy for our own personal needs to get delegated to the back burner of life. However, as I have heard and also said many times, this journey really is a marathon not a sprint. Our wells become depleted and dry very easily given the jobs we are doing. Therefore we must nourish ourselves to stay in the race. Burnout can come easily and if we are not taking care of ourselves, eventually it will be pretty tough to be there for our children. After awhile, and especially in the long term, we can't give what we don't have.

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