by Amelia | Apr 30, 2017 | blog
Just say OK.No whining, no arguing, no stomping, no screaming, no debating, no wheedling. It doesn’t work. It never works. Let’s just skip this. Just say OK, and we can move on. I am raising two infinitely optimistic boys, apparently. When they disagree...
by Amelia | Mar 31, 2017 | blog
Sending clear signals Let me show you something that will make your life so much easier. Just like a traffic light, we need the right signals to tell us what to do. This might seem simplistic, but bear with me. At first, you may give me a look like the cat below:...
by Amelia | Mar 20, 2017 | blog
It’s Sunday evening. There’s been a sudden increase in the amount of defiance and quarreling, particularly from my eldest son, age almost-five. I’ve done some ignoring and some mild complaining, made a few threats, but nothing improves. I’m...
by ameliabehaviour | Mar 4, 2017 | blog
Getting stuck… your starting point If you are the parent of a child with autism or any other developmental diagnosis, you will probably have identified some “restricted interests” your child is drawn to. Sometimes, these areas of interest can lead to elite...
by ameliabehaviour | Mar 2, 2017 | blog
This is the story of The Binder, which is shared with permission. At the mention of The Binder, the young man cringed. His mother sat beside him, and her voice was warm and sweet, but there was something about The Binder that sent a ripple of horror across her...
by ameliabehaviour | Feb 27, 2017 | blog
Wash your hands. Use the toilet. Put away your dirty dishes. Don’t drop your socks on the floor. Stop hitting your brother. Don’t experiment with Mommy’s lipstick. Quit banging on the window. That necklace is not a toy. Don’t throw those down...
