tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post2359993938999856127..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Challenges and Progress - Conor Visits Grammy and GrampyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-22961688595698020732009-07-19T22:04:49.125-03:002009-07-19T22:04:49.125-03:00I like the idea of the preview book/social story. ...I like the idea of the preview book/social story. I thought of something else, too.<br /><br />Several years ago, while visiting my parents, my daughter w/ asd had a "moment" -- and she was able to express some emotions for the first time.<br /><br />I wonder if Conor was feeling several emotions at once, realization of missing his grandparents and feelings of love in the present? <br /><br />The more my daughter is able to verbalize what's inside to me, the more aware I am of her intense emotions.<br /><br />Harold, I began telling her about when I was a girl, how I loved my grandparents, how I missed them when I wasn't around them. <br /><br />Sometimes, she'll ask me about when I was a girl.<br /><br />Conor may not know we all have emotions -- be sure to tell him about yours.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646382031666180357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-75792620474647734222009-07-19T08:51:30.734-03:002009-07-19T08:51:30.734-03:00Harold, I cannot believe how tall and grown up Con...Harold, I cannot believe how tall and grown up Conor looks in these photos! Gone are the 'little boy' looks. Wow! He sure is handsome boy -- clearly takes after Heather in the looks department (lol) Have you ever considered a photo social story about visits to his grandparents? Something you could review with him in preparation for the trips? I agree with what you said about different chapters in a book. Perhaps if he saw the photos in a narrated story it would help to bring the grandparents into his 'present' mind as well. Let me know if you want a better explanation -- I could do it for you, just email me the photos and I can put it all together for you in about 1/2 hour! More than happy to help!Mom on a Missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676680645230186030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-82168690504121300972009-07-18T20:51:10.352-03:002009-07-18T20:51:10.352-03:00I'm so glad to read this. What a great young ...I'm so glad to read this. What a great young man Conor is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-32322553237577698262009-07-18T15:20:52.186-03:002009-07-18T15:20:52.186-03:00Wonderful progressWonderful progressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-64325421255366223332009-07-18T14:12:40.977-03:002009-07-18T14:12:40.977-03:00That's wonderful to see. I hope that with tim...That's wonderful to see. I hope that with time Conor can enjoy visiting his grandparents again.<br /><br />I'm glad he likes Jeopardy; I love the show too. Not smart enough to ever get on it and win, though.navywifeandmomhttp://allsortsofthingsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-65943526323523221412009-07-18T08:00:32.856-03:002009-07-18T08:00:32.856-03:00I remember when my daughter wouldn't go near h...I remember when my daughter wouldn't go near her grandma, even though she adored her. Eventually she would look at her but wouldn't hug. Then one day, a few years ago, she surprised us all by allowing grandma to give her a hug. I can fully understand how you feel. It is a wonderful milestone.<br /><br />Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />CJ xx (Kathryn Brown on Facebook)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com