More Great Educational Website!

Here are a few more great educational websites I have found to be very helpful:

http://www.starfall.com/

This sight is great for reading and learning your ABC's

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/

http://readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/

Hope you enjoy!

Autism Safety

Our little girl has a hard time with understanding dangers. There was a time where she would run from me and we really had to watch as she would run in front of cars, buses etc not understanding the dangers. She could even get out of a stroller she was straped into in mear seconds. I hated going anywhere! I have two children and this often ment my other child was left standing by the stroller as I went running after the littlest one. I got to the point where I didn't not want to go anywhere with out my husbands help.

I worked with Tori we read saftey social stories:
http://www.machkovich.com/Cory/AutismRecovery/SocialStories/BikeSafety.pdf
http://www.slatersoftware.com/Bicycle%20Safety.pdf
http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/doclibraryroot/publicpages/SpecialEducation/autism/autismsocstories/WearSeatbelt.pdf
http://www.slatersoftware.com/Family%20Fire%20Exit%20Plan.pdf
http://www.kansasasd.com/KSASD/Social_Narratives_Page_1_files/Parking%20Lot%20Safety.pdf


We worked with websites to understand danger:
http://www.a2bsafely.com/
http://iautistic.com/free-autism-games.php
http://www.safeny.com/Kids/kidswalk.htm
http://www.mychildsafety.net/trafficsafety.html

Works sheets for saftey:
http://kids.askacop.org/coloringpages.html

The always talk about where we are going now and I mention the dangers as we come along them. We are now able to be out and about with out my husband. But I must always be watching and reminding her of dangers.

Hope these help.

Here Are some great learning websites

Youth ID Bracelet-Medical I.D Wristband, Autism

Youth ID Bracelet-Medical I.D Wristband, Autism


Youth ID Bracelet - Camo Pink Youth ID Bracelet Has Medical Symbol on the bracelet Contains 2 ID Tabs inside Fits a 6" - 7" wrist Latex Free

Suggested Ages 10-15 years.

FEATURES: Waterproof Washable Durable Adjustable Colorful ID is safe inside

Youth ID BRACELET - Youth ID Bracelet provides vital information should your child wander away, helping you to be quickly reunited. Your contact information is always safe with your child inside the Youth ID Bracelet ID pocket.

Youths ID BRACELET - These children's medical ID bracelets are strongly constructed from webbing and re-closable hook & loop, and have a medical symbol plus the words "Vital ID Inside" on the exterior. Fits wrist size 6 -7 inch wrist

To Purchase http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/AMKs-Corner-Unique-Gift-Items_Childrens-Saftey-Products_W0QQ_fsubZ282343419QQ_sidZ98531089QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

Kids Saftey - Travel ID Wristband - (6 Pack)

Kids Saftey - Travel ID Wristband - (6 Pack)


Kids Safety "Travel" ID Wristbands are great kids safety product for keeping your kids safe when on vacation.
If you became separated from your child at a busy airport or beach, they may have difficulty in communicating to those around them due to their age of language differences - this essential kids safety product provides the answer - true family travel insurance!

These kids safety "travel" bands can store the child's name (optional), your hotel name / flight number, 2 x emergency contact numbers and a note on your child's medical conditions or allergies.

To Purchase: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300341508437&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Web Sites For Siblings of Special Needs Children

Here is a list of a few sites we have found that are for siblings of special needs children:

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/siblings_children_special_needs

http://www.parentingpress.com/article/special_needs.html

http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Sibling_Special_Needs/

I have created my facebook page for decorative Garden Assents http://ping.fm/LeZsS

Join Our Page On Facebook!!

Join Our Page On Facebook!!

I have created a page on facebook for the love of tori. It tells a little more about my story. hope to see you there!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=88438345965#/pages/For-The-Love-Of-Tori/88438345965?v=wall&viewas=1016522563

Twitter with us!

Be sure to follow us on twitter. I post give ways, coupons and other freebie information. I post links to articles and our blog as well. We have just started on twitter and would love to have you follow.

http://twitter.com/fortheloveoftor

A twitter.com account is free. If you own a business we highly recommend getting your twitter account user name to match your business name like we did.

Child Safety Products

Check Us Out! www.torislove.net

Free Teaching Aids For Children WIth Autism

I found this great website with free stuff for teaching children with Autism and Special Needs!

http://www.positivelyautism.com/links.html

Social Stories

Here is a few sites with Social Stories that we liked:

At School Stories about elements of life at school.

http://www.polyxo.com/socialstories/toc-school.html

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/recess.htm

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/new%20story.htm

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/my_teacher_talks_to_many_people.htm


Social Stories For Around Town
Animals, community helpers, riding the bus, shopping, ...
Stories about events in the community.

http://www.polyxo.com/socialstories/toc-community.html

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/tone_of_voice.htm

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/saying.htm



Social Stories For Hygiene
Going to the bathroom, brushing teeth, getting dressed, drinking from a fountain, ...
Stories about cleanliness and self-care.

http://www.polyxo.com/socialstories/toc-hygiene.html

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/going_to_the_bathroom.htm

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/brushing_my_teeth.htm

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/clean_hands.htm

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/Pages/excuse_me.htm

Wearable ID Bracelets

Wearable ID Bracelets

Child ID Bracelet Has Medical Symbol on the bracelet Contains 2 ID Tabs inside Fits 5" - 6" wrist Latex Free Product Dimension: 1" W x 10" L

FEATURES: Waterproof Washable Durable Adjustable Colorful ID is safe inside

CHILD ID BRACELET - Child ID Bracelet provides vital information should your child wander away, helping you to be quickly reunited. Your contact information is always safe with your child inside the Child ID Bracelet ID pocket.

CHILDREN'S ID BRACELET - These children's medical ID bracelets are strongly constructed from webbing and re-closable hook & loop, and have a medical symbol plus the words "Vital ID Inside" on the exterior. Fits wrist size 5-6 inch wrist

Check them out!

http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/AMKs-Corner-Unique-Gift-Items__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fsubZ282343419

Great Learning Website for kids

Here are a few learning websites for children that we have found to be very helpful:

http://www.starfall.com/

http://www.literacycenter.net/parents_teacher/index.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/menu.shtml

Hope you enjoy them!

School Meetings - EA - Special Needs

It is that time of year again, all the school meetinga are happening. It would be great to hear some of the things you are going to transition your child in to the need year of school. We are having a tour of the classroom and a meet the teacher in June so we are able to talk about her and the room all summer. Come fall a week before school starts we are going in to meet the teacher again and just alow her to play in the room to get use to it. We are also using a social story full of pictures. She will start grade 1 next year.

Compond Pharmacy

As some of you may have found finding a compound pharmacy to create a doctors order has been hard. I am creating a list of pharmacies we have used to create our items. I would love for you ta add to my list if anyone has had any luck.

Tori Gets Sick

On thursday of last week Tori got sick. When Autistic kids get sick it is so hard to figure out what is wrong. She is better now, but it was scarry. She can not tell you what is wrong, and when she does say something you are not really sure if that is what she means or not. Now everyone else is getting it.

Is There A Question You Would Like Answered?

Is There A Question You Would Like Answered?

Post your questions in the comment section here maybe there is a parent out there with the answer. Or maybe you are the parent that can help someone else.

Autism And Special Needs Suggested Books

I would love to start a list of suggested Books for parents with Children with special needs. Does anyone one have any suggestions?

Autism And Special Needs Suggested Magazines

I would love to start a list of suggested Magazines for Children with special needs. Does anyone one have any suggestions?

Safety Products for Special Needs Children

I have started a website

http//fortheloveoftori.tripod.com/

That sells Safety Products for Special Needs Children

Ideas For Air Plane Travel With An Autistic Child

We have traveled several times on a plane with my daughter Tori, each time gets a little better. This last trip went really well so I thought I would share my secrets to sussesful air travel with you.
We started to discuss going on the airplane about two weeks before we left. I have a book that I made up to go over all the thing we would encounter. I also did a book up to show her proper behavior on a plane what was aloud and what was not. (I will include links for these later).

I made up a shirt that she wears that says be patent with me I am Autistic. This helps when she get out of control. It also explains some of her behavior to others, like the time she held out her arm and yelled at the security gaurd STOP! That is my bag as we were going through security.

I come preparde with more snacks then she will ever be able to eat as I don't want to run out. I pack all her favorites at the time. We bring a sports bottle and once through security we purchase a drink for the bottle for the plane that way we do not ever not have something she may want. We use a sports bottle so if and when she throughs it, juice will not spill on anyone else.

I take card games, paper for colouring and crayons, music on an ipod with headphone to help drown out some of the sounds of the airport. I also put movies on the ipod for her to watch.

I prebook the seats so I know she will get a window seat. This helps with the comotion on the plane of the people moving around she is tucked away and does not have to move for anyone.

I take a change of clothing.

I also give her something to look forward to once we get off the plane.

Hope this helps everyone! I look forward to hearing some of your idea too.
Lisa (Mom Of Two)

Share Your Stories Here

I am a mom of 2 wonderful children age 5 and 8. My youngest daughter was diagnosed with Autism and Epilepsy at age 2 1/2. I have started this blog in hopes that other parents of special needs children will join and share their stories as well as ideas and maybe we can all help each other.

Lisa (mom of Two)