There is a very simple premise behind Autism Spiritual Approach. Here it is: When we meet a child where he is, whether he has been diagnosed on the spectrum or whether he is simply exhibiting signs of being absent and disconnected, he feels safe with us and understood. And when he feels safe and understood, he … Continued
Autism Spiritual Approach® : Probably NOT What You Think! The timing is great to share what Autism Spiritual Approach is, and just as important, what it is not. It’s Back to School time and it’s our mission to make your life easier. Teachers. Parents. Therapists. Providers. Sound ok so far? Autism Spiritual Approach is … Continued
Some schools are open year round, but most teachers’, therapists’, parents’, and providers’ lives change from summer to fall. Even in year-round school scenarios, learning and curriculum most often go through a transition during back to school time. Back to school, like the opening of a new year, brings the promise of new beginnings, new … Continued
Let’s talk about autism, autistic, and other labels. Words Matter.It’s been an ongoing issue. The use of autism, autistic and other labels inappropriately. People who live in the world of autism and those who don’t use a variety of labels without thinking and without feeling. We know we need to stop and think before we talk before … Continued
Dr. Isabelle Rapin, a continued influence on autism and a renowned teacher, passed away this week at the age of 89. Dr. Isabelle Rapin often expressed that the favorite part of her work was her joy in teaching. She is well known for bringing the concept of autism to the forefront when autism was not … Continued
Welcome to Summertime! For parents, educators, and providers working with children on the autism spectrum, summer can become the best time for autism self-care. Sometimes, educators and providers have a summer vacation. Others work year round. Sometimes, parents become full-time primary caregivers for their children on the autism spectrum during the summer. No matter how … Continued
Nurturing Parents and Heal Longing, Foreboding and Fear Why do we suffer and experience pain when there is a longing in most people to live in harmony, peace, and compassion? Why do we experience a sense of unease, longing, foreboding and fear? Healing these reactions is one effective way to nurturing parents and educators. … Continued
Autism and the Non-Verbal “When you have a non-verbal child, you must become a non-verbal parent.” I love this quote from parent Caroline Coleman, Cornwall, England talking about her own journey with her now 30-year-old son. Caroline also adheres to the less is more concept in communication. Within the 4-steps of Autism The Spiritual Approach … Continued
Reverse Autism Burnout: The First Step in Calming and Connecting to a Child with Autism The first step in Autism: The Spiritual Approach to Intervention® is to reverse autism burnout. I call this Balance Your Energy Bank Account— for both you and the child in your care. Let’s face it. When we get to the point of … Continued
Read blog posts now My name is Sandra Alexander. I am the author of Autism: The Spiritual Approach to Intervention and the corresponding guidebook, Children of the Cosmos.Thank you for taking then time to visit my blog. Sign up for FREE book excerpts and contact me directly through our welcoming Experience and Explore website. … Continued
