True Dat

The Clips

So, I was trolling around on PINTEREST and saw this neat idea for road trips. Easy Cheesy photo on a clothespin. If the kid causes trouble, the clip comes down and at the next stop only the clips that are on the visor get a treat.

We test drove (ha! pun intended) the idea and it works great! Now, our “treats” were when I handed back a can of pringles the kid whose clip was down got it last, etc. And I would also sometimes say the clip was down for 15 minutes (and keep adding time as the offender talked back) – it gave them some control to be good and have the clip reinstated and also improved time telling skills. (ha!)

Since all three kids sit side by side there was still my Sit on Your Hands punishment for poking prodding pinching touching. And each one has a fleece blanket and they can cover their heads making a cocoon of privacy for themselves. The autistic kiddo started it years and years ago (I told him it was a bubble and he cannot hear or see anything outside of the bubble) and the others followed. It is funny (but calm and quiet!) when each one does it and there are just three blanket covered kids in the backseat.

Even running errands we use these tricks. Got any in the car tricks??

Autistic or Artistic?

This is what the eldest drew in a workbook. Wow! I think he really thinks in cartoons and his head is often this kind of a cacophony. Or he is just a pretty cool artist for a 13 yr old.

Teacher Appreciation

Someone is finally over his fear of the sun exploding. Discovery documentary about planets + Autistic brain = obsessive fears that can only be overcome by an awesome teacher!

Sign Language

This sign cracks me up every time I see it.

Photogoraphy Skillz

13yrold saw a flickr photostream of a stormtrooper lego person. I cannot recall which one. There are loads (http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=lego+stormtrooper+love&m=text) but it inspired him to take some photos. Love them!!

Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

He sure gets mad when she teases. See his frown?

Sign of the Times

I like how he drew her hair perfectly.

What my son thinks is interesting

The 11 year old had to write an essay about what is someplace he has been that is interesting.

This is what he wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Naturally, he got a 100.

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