Category Archives: Organization and Steps

Organizing and breaking things down into steps

Maintaining Habits Over The Break Part 2

Posted on December 17, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

(Part 2: Incentives and Reward Systems) Homework, goals, behavior, maintaining good work habits… so much needs to be done.  And we, as parents, have concerns for our kids and worry about helping them to succeed. And then there’s the really … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Habits Over The Break-Part 1

Posted on December 15, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

There are a few times of the year that strike me – every single year, not just this one – as the most difficult, most prone to teacher phone calls, most traumatic, and most likely to end in trips to … Continue reading →

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Ensuring A Good Start

Posted on December 10, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Starting the morning right can make the difference between a successful day and a horrible one. Of course, I find myself remembering this after a bad morning.  Naturally.  Hindsight is so very 20/20. Being supportive and encouraging in the morning … Continue reading →

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Preparing For Travel

Posted on November 22, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

For some of us, travel can be exciting and fun.  Just the idea of a vacation from normal life transports us to balmy beaches and the sound of surf. For those who have difficulty dealing with change, however, vacations aren’t … Continue reading →

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The Mighty List Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Lists are a good way to break complicated actions down into smaller, easy-to-manage steps (ex: how-to guides).  They’re also a way to stay on track and avoid distractions (where was I?  Oh, yes, now I’m on this step).  Lists also … Continue reading →

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Morning Routines

Posted on August 16, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Okay, time to try again. I wrote an entire post on Morning Routines, and then it disappeared *poof*.  So I get to write it again! Hopefully, I’ll do a better job this time?  Here goes: Now that we’re back in … Continue reading →

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The Mighty List

Posted on July 7, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Often, people with Asperger’s Syndrome are fond of lists.  Lists of things to do, lists of future plans, lists to help one through the day.  If there’s an event, there’s a list. And there’s a reason why lists are popular … Continue reading →

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Today the Garbage, Tomorrow the World

Posted on July 2, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

I love chores.  No, not my blah housework; my son’s chores, that free us from extra blah housework.  Err, I mean, assigning responsibility and teaching independence… that’s what I meant to say. Assigning chores for him was a no-brainer.  When … Continue reading →

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Transitions

Posted on June 15, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Transitions are difficult. As an adult, I still have issues with transitions.  If I’m deep into writing, I don’t want to drop it to turn around and answer questions.  Or answer the phone.  Or do anything else. While enjoying a … Continue reading →

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Plan it, Sort it, Put it in the Car

Posted on June 14, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Finally, we were getting a handle on classroom issues – raising the hand was a big one – and facial recognition was a thing of the past… when Organization reached out and slapped us in the face. It felt like … Continue reading →

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