Autism Awareness Hawaii

I am starting a support group in the Honolulu area. Either at my home or near by facilities. If anyone wants to join us please email me.

Thanks!

So there is a song called "Accidents Happen" from Elmo's Potty Time. One morning last week, Hekili stepped on our little Asian floor table. The leg broke and he came to me and was upset. I told him it was ok that accident's happen. He then responded "and it's ok. It's not a crime". He used the lines from the song to let me know that he understood the situation and that I was not upset with him. Gotta love it!!

amazing
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

Journaling reads ...

Most people do not realize how amazing it is to see this. A simple holding of hands. I asked you to take photos with your sister you said “no”. As soon as she leaned over and looked at you, you took her hand. This along with what you did in the car this morning was amazing. You asked for a napkin I thought it was for you. I gave you a tissue and watched as you tried to wipe Nohi’s runny nose. I feel like little by little you are coming through . You amaze me. I love you Hekili.

Ana on ABA II
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

Ana is giving the training for our skills trainers. It was very informative and really well presented. She gave great examples and really helped us to see the visual picture presented.

The Students!! The Skills Trainers
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

some of the st's at our monthly ABA/VB training.

I have always worked with Hekili and now I am getting the technical training. The same training that all the other skills trainers are getting. It feels so good to understand all the technical jargon. I feel so accomplished.

not what you think
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

most people will look at this photo and see a happy little boy interacting with his mom. That is right to some extent. Actually Hekili is not laughing because of me. He is saying the parts of the shows he likes to watch over and over again. Going over parts that amuse him. I just so happen to be outside with my camera when he was going over a funny part.

He stims (self stimulus) all day long with words. He likes to talk, hum, sing, or doing anything orally. There is so much more than what everyone sees. Maybe one day soon he will be able to tell me all about how it feels to do his verbal stims.

I will be posting some more information about ABA. Many parents ask what ABA is so I want to compile information for you all. Also you need to check out this blog in a week or two. Ana will be posting information and videos of her ABA sessions.

Here is the link.
http://allaboutaba/vb.blogspot.com/

Thanks,
Sara