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Social Skills

Even with Autism, Growing Confidence in Social Situations

January 26, 2012

Hubby and I went to a little get together at his friend Jim’s house, which included Jim’s girlfriend and his friend. The anticipation of a social activity still makes me anxious, but I did it!  Yes, I made five or more faux pas (that I know of), but I just ignored it.  In certain situations, [...]

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With Autism, I Don’t Wanna Hold Your Hand

November 11, 2011

Yes, I am hearing the Beatles tune in my head, “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.”  This is what popped into my head while my daughter and I were at the Verizon store–a place that always creeps me out. Creepy #1  I am warmly greeted at the store with major eye contact and a handshake. Creepy [...]

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Autism yes, but I have learned talking scripts – WCCO interview

October 4, 2011

  WCCO-TV folks were here last week interviewing me for a story about Cozy Calm and my weighted blankets, which ended up turning to autism also. I have learned how to media interviews.  When I was in public radio, I was on the asking questions end of the microphone, so it didn’t require much interaction.  [...]

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Parallel Play and Autism–at my Age?

February 8, 2011

The kids in this photo are doing parallel play, which is a normal stage of development starting at two or three years old.  As they get older, they will be going into other stages of more interactive play. Apparently, with my autism, I’m still a kid at heart. Through my teen years, I saw no [...]

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