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Journey into the autistic world.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

A DIY Approach Against Depression: Supplementary Lifestyle Strategies

In my 5th article for Suite101.com, I describe simple, but effective lifestyle strategies that promote physical and mental wellness. Although this does not deal directly with autism, it is definitely applicable to caregivers who are often hard-pressed for time to take care of themselves. This article offers some helpful strategies that do not require that much time and effort to provide caregivers with a measure of sanity to pursue their life. 

Certainly, everyone, as well as sufferers of depression and mood orders, will benefit from the reading of this article.

Please feel free to share it with others. 
http://mindbodyfitness.suite101.com/article.cfm/a_diy_approach_against_depression

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The Magic of Behavioral Modification: Teaching Autistic Children about Respect and Making Good Choices

This is my 4th article on Suite101.com. I consider it a companion piece to my first article on how to implement behavioral modification to manage problem behaviors of autistic children. This piece now captures the hidden benefits of behavioral modification as a tool that can help to teach autistic children about the profound concepts of respect and making the right choices.

Please click on the title to get access to the article.

http://autistic-child-parenting.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_magic_of_behavioral_modification

Monday, May 18, 2009

Homeschooling Your Autistic Child: Use the Real World as Your Classroom

Hi everyone,

This is my 3rd article for Suite101.com in which I highlight ways in which your autistic child can benefit from interactions with the real world and develop vital life skills -- an integral part of learning. Check out this article with this link and feel free to share it with others.

Please click on the title to access the article.

http://homeschooling.suite101.com/article.cfm/homeschooling_your_autistic_child


Kah Ying

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Writing Templates for Kids with Special Needs

Hi everyone:

This is my second article published on Suite101.com. The writing templates are derived from the homeschooling curriculum I design for Sebastien. They can be also customised and individualised for younger typical children to cultivate their interest in language and writing.

Please  click on the title to access the article.

http://specialneedseducation.suite101.com/article.cfm/writing_templates_for_kids_with_special_needs