March Extra Blog Post INSPIRATION

My mentor Ariana Nasseri really inspires me to be more patient and understanding with kids, not just autistic children, but just kids. Her years at Calpoly really did her good and molded her into the person she is now. She gave me skills that could really help me later on whether it's speaking to the patient's parents or teaching children how to write. She makes me want to be more social because I tend to come off as awkward even with little kids. I have progressed a lot since the first time I have gone to mentorship and now I do way more hands on activities with Sergio and it's exciting. She also taught me how to project myself and explain myself better because I stutter a lot and get nervous in between words. I'm happy that not only is it fun working with little kids but I have learned plenty of life lessons as well! And how I want to raise my child. She gave me this opportunity to learn more and make the best version of myself as I can be. These experiences will help me in the long run in college and when I start a family.

Blog 18: Interview 4 Prep

1. When first meeting an autistic child, what obvious symptoms did you or would you notice?
2. Which techniques do you find more suitable to help an autistic child gain social skills?
3. In your own words, how would you describe the way autism disorder affects others
4. Do all autistic children act alike?
5. Are there other diseases that have the same symptoms as autism?
6. What is sensory integration therapy?
7. What are some tips for parenting kids with autism?
8. How can a parent make their home safe for an autistic child?
9. What is a great way to spread autism awareness?
10. How does a child develop autism?
11. How severe are behavior problems in people with autism?
12. How does Asperger's syndrome and autism differ?
13. How is early intervention more convenient for an autistic child than taking interventions later on as a teenager?
14. Is autism being diagnosed more commonly now or are people barely becoming aware of it now?
15. Can autistic children grow to be full functioning adults?
16. Since there is no cure, what medical advances are being made for autism?
17. Can an autistic child become a danger to others when trying to control their behavior?
18. Is it more difficult to cope with an autistic child that is an introvert or extrovert?
19. If diagnosed with autism as an adult, can it be more difficult to cope with?
20. Will a person with autism always need a therapist or family member helping them throughout their entire life?

Blog 17: Third Answer

• What is the best way to help a child with autism develop better social skills?
• A great way to help a child with autism is for the parents to become their own child's expert.
• 1) Simply sitting down with them and give them extra attention getting to know what they don't like and what they like. 2) Looking up research on which effective treatments can be done at home to help your child. 3) Make a calendar set up with goals and ways to help the child reach them.
• Stokes, Susan. "Effective Programming for Young Children with Autism (Ages 3-5)." Autism Papers-- Pg 1. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2012. Web. 03 Oct. 2014.
• Being able to understand your child's perspective is very important. Since every child with autism is on a different spectrum level, you have to figure out which treatments work for them and which ones don't. Providing a warm environment and improving their cognitive skills is the best way.