Author: Robyn

Hello! My name is Robyn and I am a wife and mother of the 3 kids. I enjoy writing about our family adventures in my blog, "Autism in Our Nest."

The Social Isolation of Autism Parenting – What Does it Look Like?

Autism, Autism Parent, Social Isolation 37

Recently, my husband and I took the kids to a large party. How isolating can autism be? We were at a party! Find out more, here!

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Autism Potty Training: The Ultimate Guide

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Nappies, Potty Training 14

Eleven years. For eleven years I dealt with a stage of potty training and with diapers.  From Bobby to Catelyn to Declan – all

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“Mom…Mom!…MOM!!”

Autism, Parent, School 19

“Mom, I want to eat macaroni and cheese.  Please make me macaroni and cheese.” “Mom, I can’t find my cleats.” “Mom, I need you

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EXCELLENT WAYS TO CREATE A PEACEFUL AND CALMING BEDROOM SPACE

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Calming Space, Sensory Needs, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 6

“I want to paint the room blue – like the sky.  Sky blue.” “Do you want to feel like you are a cloud floating

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So Far, So Good!

Autism, First Grade, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Lunch, Recess, Sensory Needs, Social Skills 10

“I wanted to make a good first impression so I held my crazy in.” “What?” I asked Catelyn. “You know – I can get

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I Said Yes!

Autism, Introvert, Running, social anxiety 31

Socializing can cause me great anxiety. Running helps take away my stress and is something I love to do. Could I run a Ragnar?

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GIFTS FOR AN AUTISTIC CHILD: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Fun, Gift for an Autistic Child, Play, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Toys 6

“What should we get Declan for Christmas?” Or for his birthday.  Or for Easter. It is a completely natural question.  For my older kids

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Achieving Goals and Making Friends!

Autism, Bullying, Depression, Friendships, Fun, High Functioning Autism, Soccer 11

As far as soccer goes, Catelyn loves to play. Different sensory issues have bothered her though through the years. Read how she was able to achieve her soccer goals, here!

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Keep Your Hands to Yourself! Time for a Fidget Toy

Autism, fidget cube, Fidget toy, School, Sensory Seeking 17

I have touchy feely kids.
Literally. They cannot keep their hands to themselves. That’s when I reach for a fidget toy!

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Social Stories for Autistic Children

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Emotional Regulation, Occupational Therapy, PECS, Social Learning, Social Skills, Social Story 6

“Alright, so I think the best way to help Declan is to work with the reward chart in the classroom.  If he is able

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