Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism with Robert Bernstein [IEP 138]

<p>The changes that will likely be made in the new school year due to the coronavirus pandemic will likely be long-lasting, possibly into the next few years. While we may see some positive technological advancements, we are also going to see differences in the way we educate our children and in the ways we help our children cope with the traumatic after-effects of this unprecedented event.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Updating the current broken educational system is an important perspective shift, and today’s guest just may help you see things in a new light. Robert Bernstein, author of <a href= "https://amzn.to/3lUKvbV" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism</em></a><em>,</em> joins Vickie and Amanda on today’s show.</p> <p>Rob is an educational specialist with more than 35 years working with kids on the spectrum and he has some great stories to share!</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A parent can find their own child in some of the stories he shares in <a href="https://amzn.to/3lUKvbV" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism</em></a>.</li> <li>Rob shares how he resolved a kid’s tantrums by playing baseball with him everyday.</li> <li>Temple Grandin, who wrote the Foreword to the book, had two words for Rob when he asked her take on it.</li> <li>How the book can be an asset to parents and educators.</li> <li>It’s not about good or bad, right or wrong, it’s a different way to do things.</li> <li>It’s imperative to get language from “within” a child.</li> <li>Rob walks Vickie and Amanda through a short exercise on perspective.</li> <li>Real, genuine friendships for a child should always be a goal.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Rob!</strong></p> <p>Rob’s <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-bernstein-61574b11/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Rob’s <a href="mailto:rjb@autismspeech.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"