by Sonia Voynow | Jun 8, 2012 | Empowered Parenting, Seeing Your Whole Child
With all the ups and downs of raising a child on the autism spectrum, there are some “mantras” that I have embraced to help me stay centered. Take the notion of equanimity, for example. I was reintroduced to the word in an ethics class five or six years ago. And here...
by Sonia Voynow | Jul 6, 2011 | The Art of Self-Care
It’s summer and the weather is glorious. The season conjures up the quintessential images of relaxation, such as lying in a hammock with a cool drink at arm’s length. But just try to pair that picture with a couple of rambunctious kids running around, and you...
by Sonia Voynow | Dec 1, 2010 | Empowered Parenting, Seeing Your Whole Child
My son, like many other kids on the autism spectrum, needs a lot of guidance to negotiate social situations. One thing we have done is to enroll him in a weekly social skills group with a wise and seasoned occupational therapist. He seems to be making progress. I’m...