Initial Solutions Made Simple Self-Assessment

I understand the relationship between brain neurology and behavior in autism.

I have effective strategies for calming my child when he/she is in a meltdown.

I know my child’s stimulus triggers and can predict when a problem will occur.

I understand first-hand, the experience of sensory overload.

I clearly understand why my child behaves anti-socially.

I know why my child is unable to understand the consequences of his/her actions.

I know when my child is manipulating vs. when he is struggling with the autism.

I can easily and consistently motivate my child with autism.

I know what to do about my child’s frustrating behavior before an explosion.

I know why my child won’t cooperate, and what to do about it.

I have a clear system in place for resolving conflict and use it regularly.

My child/children feel involved in decisions that impact them.

I am creating the consistency at home that my child needs to function effectively.

I understand why my child struggles with executive functioning and accountability.

I know how to teach my child executive functioning and accountability.

I already have all the visual tools I need to support my efforts to help my child grow.

I am flexible in changing the way I do things to accommodate my child’s needs.

I know what to do to help my child regulate their emotions and avoid a meltdown.

I know how to communicate with my child to get the results I want.

My child has the tools needed to manage their anger consistently.

I have thoroughly addressed and conquered the issues with my child’s hygiene.

My child does his/her homework easily and without any arguing.

My child has sufficient social skills to maintain relationships.

I have strategies to manage autism related tension and stress in my home.