Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Maintain consistency. Avoid making unnecessary changes, especially in what your child perceives as their domain. Use natural or full spectrum lighting whenever possible. Consider noises in the environment. Let them retreat to a quiet area when they want to. Ensure safety around your home.

Answer: Your child may have a hard time understanding how the world works around him or her. Maintaining consistency helps your child to find routines, rituals (such as tooth brushing at a certain time or after a given event like eating), a concept of order in what is otherwise perceived as chaos. It will help both your child and you to write down a specific schedule of the day and then to follow it when possible. An example of a beginning routine (schedule*) outlined below Wake up. Use bathroom. Wash hands. Wash face. Come downstairs Get in chair. Eat breakfast. Put plate in sink when done eating. Watch X educational, child oriented TV program. Cleaning a room is necessary. Changing the order of items on the bureau is not. Change increases anxiety and fear that the order of things is falling apart. When changes are necessary, involve your child in the process so it is not a complete surprise. If you move furniture, for example, try to engage your child in the process, or at least allow them to observe and be aware of the changes. Explaining the reason for the change will help them understand why this is happening and make it less scary. When changes occur in things like clothing or food, trying to find similar items will be less frightening for your child. Some autistic people cannot handle rough textures, and best tolerate untreated/soft cotton. Exchange (or add) cotton for or to cotton items. Keep colors in the same family. Children are often overwhelmed by fluorescent lighting, as it strobes. Non-autistic people often cannot see this, but many autistic people can. If you see that your child looks distressed or that the lights are flickering, ask if the lights are being bothersome. Autistic children are most often sensitive to noise. Noises that neurotypicals can filter out can be confusing or even painful to an autistic person. Buffer 'rebound' noise, or loud sounds in general by putting tapestries on walls, using soft fabrics on furniture that has some texture, adding room dividing decorative elements etc. Be careful about competing sounds. The television will get turned up if people are speaking, which will cause people to speak louder and so forth. The more competing sounds, the more likely your child is to hear a loud mush of unintelligible sound only and become overwhelmed. If your child starts becoming overwhelmed, they will naturally seek out what they need: peace. Try creating a quiet enclave where they can retreat when needed. Don't let siblings and other family members bother your child when they need quiet. This could lead to an outburst. If they were in the middle of something, such as eating or doing homework, let them come back to it once they are calmer. Or, they may be able to do it in the quiet location, such as a teenager eating in her bedroom. Autistic children are often very curious about their environments. This can include the dangerous parts. Interest in things that may be dangerous must be monitored, such as a fish tank with glass and electric components to heat or aerate the water. Set boundaries and explain why the boundary is set. For example, "It is not okay to play with the power outlets, because you could get hurt." If your child isn't likely to be cautious, it may be better to move fish tanks out of reach. Offer to explore the fishtank or heater together, explaining it as best as you can. This allows you to monitor your child's safety while sating your child's curiosity. If age-appropriate, show your child the wonders of the internet and all its diagrams. Also check the library for picture books with diagrams.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Read through the article once to get the main idea. Mark up the text as you read through it again. Create a legend for your markings. Take some longer notes during subsequent readings. Develop a preliminary concept for your critique.

Answer: The first time you read through an article, you should simply try to understand the overall argument that the author is making. Note the author's thesis. It is sometimes helpful to use a red pen to make your markings stand out. Ask yourself questions like these as you read through a second time: What is the author's thesis/argument? What is the author's purpose in arguing said thesis? Who is the intended audience? Does the article effectively reach this audience? Does the author have ample and valid evidence? Are there any holes in the author's argument? Did the author misrepresent evidence or add bias to evidence? Does the author reach a conclusive point? Create a unique symbol to differentiate between parts of the text that might be confusing, important, or inconsistent. For example, you could underline important passages, circle confusing ones, and star inconsistencies. Creating a legend with assigned symbols allows you to quickly mark up an article. Though it may take a little bit of time to recognize your own symbols, they will quickly become ingrained in your mind and allow you to breeze through an article much quicker than without a symbol legend. In addition to a legend, it is helpful to take notes when expanded thoughts come to you as you read. For instance, if you realize that an author's claim can be refuted by noting a scientific study that you previously read, make a note of it in the margins, on a separate piece of paper, or on a computer so that you can come back to your idea. Don't be foolish enough to think that you will remember your idea when it comes time to write your critique. Spend the necessary time writing down your observations as you read. You will be glad you did when it comes time to put your observations into a complete analytical paper. Form a vague opinion of the piece in question. Evaluate the author's overall argument after you have read the article through two or three times. Record your initial reactions to the text. Make a list of possible sources of evidence for your critique. Jog your memory for any literature you've read or documentaries you've seen that might be useful for evaluating the article.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Attach the bottom extension under the thin portion of hair. Secure the top extension. Repeat the process.

Answer:
Take your strand of hair and lift it up a little. Remove the strip covering the adhesive on the bottom extension. Press on the bottom extension underneath the thin strand of hair you're lifting. Take the top extension. After removing the adhesive tape covering that extension, press on top of your strand of hair. The top and bottom extension should stick together. Then press them together with pliers for a few seconds to secure them. If the extensions are not sticking, you used too much hair in your strand. Gently brush some hair off the bottom extension. Move across your side part, repeating this process until you have added all the extensions. The precise number of extensions you are adding depends on the size of your head. You will likely use about 5 rows of hair extensions or more, depending on how voluminous you want your hairstyle to be. If you plan to add extensions on the sides of your head, leave 1 inch (2.5cm) of hair out horizontally, closest to the ear, and then continue applying the extensions. If you have a thin hairline, leave about 1 inch (2.5cm) of hair out across your entire hairline before adding extensions, just to make sure that your hair has enough density to cover the tape-ins without making them noticeable.