Autism As A Whole

Just pivot, I said to myself today as I was reading my daughter's report card. I am sure I have mentioned how hard it is to sit down with her and do homework. My youngest is breathing down my neck and screaming every time I try to offer her some help. Eventually I am told by my daughter to forget it cause she can't hear what I am saying any way. Boy how I wish that I had an extra set of hands to be able to help her and work with my youngest to keep him occupied. Regardless of that, surprisingly the flaw is not in the homework area actually the teacher had commented that she shows good homework effort. So, Where is the problem??

She can't keep her mouth shut for one. I knew that here at home but apparently she can't stop talking in school either. Ummm... I am not sure what to do about this. Duct tape??? kidding!!! She is talking so much she got a C in Art. I can't even see that as a possibility. This kid is smart and I just don't know what to do about this one. I can't even find the positive intent. I guess she could have been trying to be friendly or trying to help everyone else but umm... Damn this Mommy thing is so hard.

So, I am going to breathe and try not to yell and explain the importance of her schooling. I really don't think she will care right now but hey, it is worth a shot. I will also explain when it is OK to socialize and when her brain needs to be thinking with her mouth shut. I just can't figure out how to be positive with this chat. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.  HELP!!!!!