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Let's talk about stimming.

The autistic community advocates that stimming behavior is a self-regulatory coping mechanism, and efforts to control this behavior could have negative effects for autistic people. Research exploring stimming from the autistic perspective supports this position and suggests these behaviors are actually incredibly beneficial.

There is a long history in both research and clinical practice, of efforts to reduce, minimize or eliminate stimming behavior in autistic people.

This article contains great information that can help in the movement toward acceptance >>> https://www.altogetherautism.org.nz/stimming-a-movement-towards-acceptance

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via Autism Dietitian

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This is where connection-based care makes such a difference! Communication is 70% nonverbal; so why are we so focussed on words? Here, we use ASL full time, which not only involves sign, but attention to body language and facial expression. It has been a powerful tool for my buddies to improve their communication skills. "Talking to the (deaf) dogs" is awesome practice, since they don't judge. The moment the dog listens because a friend got it right is very cool to watch!

So true! Such a great reminder for all of us.

I just finished reading the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace and found myself nodding along on every page.

Do you feel your kids are growing up exposed to a toxic achievement culture?

This is the advice that was given to me by a good old friend, I have always thought homeschooling our kids, school on the road while travelling was and is the best for them. This term however I send my 7 year old to year 1 only because he asked to see what it’s like, we start travelling again soon and it’s back to homeschooling, which he said he can’t wait ☺️ I have continued homeschooling for my other 2 boys at 1 day a week the rest it’s outdoor play. I don’t think a child should sit at a desk for 7 hours 5 days a week. It’s a bit much for their little brain. . . . . . . . . . #positiveparenting #empoweringwomen #fatherhood #empoweringdads #empoweringmums #motherhood #motherhoodthroughletterboards #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhoodsimplified #simplehomestyle #simpleliving #simplelife #simplelifestyle #vanlife #vanlifewithkids #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreekids #wildandfree

We can observe kittens chasing a toy as they would a mouse… We can witness young wolves play fighting… We can view young rabbits playing skipping games… If we recognize that all of these forms of play are vital for animals to learn necessary skills, why do we discount play in children? Playing in the bathtub or a pool children learn the concepts behind density and gravitational pull. Creating with clay strengthens children’s fine motor skills, leading to the ability to properly grip a pencil. By singing songs, children quickly memorize facts that otherwise would take ages to commit to memory. Through playing board games, children learn mathematical concepts. When exploring in nature, children produce, collect data for, test, calculate, and determine hypotheses about their natural world. Learning through play permits children to dictate their own learning. When children are able to pursue their own interests, an excitement and a love of learning is fostered. This is how lifelong learners are created. #lovetolearn #homeschooling #homeschoollife #letthekids #playingislearning

Social emotional learning 🩵 In the early years, fostering social emotional learning and play is essential. Through play, kids discover, regulate emotions, and build empathy. Social interactions teach cooperation and communication, vital for relationships. Integrating these into nature-based activities connects children with the environment, nurturing emotional intelligence and well-being 🌳 #natureschool #preschool #forestschool #outdooreducation #lexingtonky #homeschoolmom #kentuckymom #freeplay #alternativeeducation #homeschool #unstructuredplay #unschoolers #montessori #waldorfeducation #evergreennatureschool #lexingtonkynews #summercamp2024 #summercamp