The book by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel Siegel is called The Power of Showing Up. It helps us understand the importance of showing up for our kids by highlighting attachment science. The simple acts of showing up and creating secure attachments ensures success in future relationships and life in general. So how does this play out with children with autism? Here I share my thoughts on the 4 Ss: Safe, Soothed, Seen, and Secure and how each can easily be ensured for children with autism.

Pam Smith and I were lucky enough to have Kathy Shean-Jones and Phoebe MacRae join us for a conversation about their use of the Anat Baniel Method - Neuromovement. They both have practices here in the Portland Metro area and collaborate for and with clients using ABM. In this podcast, they share what lead them to the use of this method as well as explaining the approach including the 9 essentials that serve as guidelines for their work.

Anat Baniel Method - Neuromovement: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/

Kathy Shean-Jones' business website: https://www.moveabilities.com/

Phoebe MacRae's business website: https://www.brilliantmovement.net/

Other Links from Kathy and Phoebe:

Our collective email account [email protected]

Our joint Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/abmnw/

Kids Beyond Limits from Amazon

Upcoming Three for Three Immersions are listed on our FB events page and below

Registration Links for upcoming Three for Three Immersions

January 27, 28, 30, 2020 Three for Three Immersion

March 18-20, 2020 Three for Three Immersion

May 13-15, 2020 Three for Three Immersion

Registration Links for upcoming free mini workshops:

February 13 2020 Introduction to NeuroMovement with Kathy and Phoebe

April 14, 2020 - Introduction to NeuroMovement with Phoebe and Kathy

In this very special podcast episode, I interview Jonathan Chase (Autistic Advocate, writer, presenter, and consultant) about his experiences with medical and dental appointments. He shares his experiences and some excellent ideas with the audience. The intense sensory experience is and has been overwhelming to say the least.

Barb and Pam read The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin. We share our thoughts on the book and both agree that Temple Grandin is still amazing and worth not only reading but checking out online on youtube, her site, etc.

Listen in to hear us review the wonderful book by Jonathan Chase titled: From Surviving to Thriving - Classroom Accommodations for Students on the Autism Spectrum.

You will find specific tools that can be used across settings and different people. This book is respectful of teachers and such a gift for those who may be overwhelmed and looking for simple yet life changing accommodations.

In order for curiosity to thrive, a person must be regulated. Listen in to Synergy's owner, Barb Avila, share her thoughts on the importance of regulation and her top ten tools for reducing stress for those with autism so that true learning and curiosity can happen.

In this episode, Pam and Barb review a well-known book written originally in 1990 and updated in 2006: Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay. We give a summary of the book then dive into some of the specifics both that we found extremely helpful as well as those we found challenging to adapt for children with language processing and/or regulation needs.

Listen in to Barb and Pam's Behavior Babble about the book, Self-Reg by Dr. Stuart Shankar. His website is self-reg.ca and his book is a fabulous essential for every family!

This episode of Behavior Babble continues our book review theme. Join Barb and Pam as we talk about Dr. Thomas Phelan's book 1-2-3 Magic. We found the parenting strategies within this book to be comprehensive yet simple. Enjoy our review!

For more support, go to our websites:

www.synergyautismcenter.com

www.pjsconsultation.com

Behavior Babble continues with part 2 our book review of "10 Days to a Less Defiant Child" by Jeffrey Bernstein. Barb and Pam review the last chapters of the book and reflect on how the book has been helpful in their support of parents. From garnering support in the extended family to working with school and other professionals, Bernstein and 10 Days has great tips, tricks, and reminders to help families support their defiant child.