Robyn | Autism in Our Nest

The Tokens of Our Youth

August 28, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Special Interests, Spiderman, Stay-At-Home Mom 28

The kids willingly went through their toys for donation. What I found in their donation bag came as quite a surprise. Read more, here!

I Think I Finally Got it Right

August 23, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Routine, Stay-At-Home Mom, Summer Activities, Summer Camp 19

Summer is NOT my favorite season. But for once, I think I finally got it right. Read more, here!

A Very Happy Encounter

August 14, 2019 Autism, Fun, Story 24

While I was out shopping with Declan, someone really made my day. Read more, here!

In the Business of Making Fun Stories

August 8, 2019 Autism, Fun, Parent, Stay-At-Home Mom, Story 27

Catelyn and Declan decided to start a business. Turns out they also made some funny memories. Read more, here!

Ready For Change

August 5, 2019 Autism, Gun Reform,, Guns, Presidents, Restricted Interests, Trip, U.S. Presidents 20

Change is possible and the time is now. Read more, here!

Thinking About the Progression of Play

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Autism, Play, playground 29

After reading an article about kids falling out of their chairs at school because of weaker muscles from less activity, I started thinking about my playground experiences from yesteryear vs. my kids play of today. Read more, here!

WWW Wednesday July 31, 2019

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Autism, WWW Wednesday 16

It’s WWW Wednesday!

A-Changin With the Times

July 30, 2019 Assessment, Autism, Diagnosis, learning, Meltdown, Parent, Resources, School, social anxiety, Stay-At-Home Mom, support 22

This image popped up in my Facebook memories from five years ago. Declan had been diagnosed with autism just days before. I was a different person. Read more, here!

A Great Experience For All!

July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 Autism, Camp, Fun, Parent, Summer Camp 24

We were so nervous to have Declan away for a week at an overnight camp for children with special needs. It really turned out to be a great experience for us all. Read about it, here!