Our experiments with Autism - A never ending journey

30-5-22 Visit to the dentist Courage is all you need To beat the challenge Mood causes the irritation That very sensitive inner hot tooth How much valour it needed yes the courage is all you need.   By, Akshat Rassay In the last post, I shared how I am trying to build resilience in Akshat. The work is still in progress and it will take time to reach anywhere. I realised that with age he needs to learn advance life skills like seeing a doctor, hospitalization, blood test, dealing with a sudden change etc. Amaze’s intermediate social skill program taught some of these topics and I envision that it is the time to work on these skills. I have serious gum issues and dentist says that it could be congenital or genetic. Therefore, I was already concerned about Akshat’s oral hygiene and when the topic was discussed in the Amaze’s social skill program, I got the courage and decided to try for a dental check-up for Akshat. The plaque had already started accumulating in his fron

 Resilience One who bends, rebounds you see And stuff that's stiff, breaks tad Make lemonade with unexpected lemons Adapt to change - it's not all bad Being aware will help you cope Recognize your emotions, understand Self compassion can heal, not pity, Take a break, don't be overwhelmed Hold your faith, when you're set back Of old successes, make a mental bank Be rational, focus, find positive solution Move up your strength, boost up your rank Many things are beyond control yet final choice is always your own You're a survivor, not a victim So act like one and let it be known. It, that's flex, regains its form. That deforms is mere plastic. Come now, spring back from crisis, Be resilient, that's fantastic. By, Anagha Jawalekar As I have discussed in detail in the last post about all the measures, that I am trying, to manage Akshat’s aggression, but my bigger purpose is to make him recognize his own valour and to use it whenever and wherever needed in life.