Author: Robyn

Hello! My name is Robyn and I am a wife and mother of the 3 kids. I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and have worked in the field of Mental Health. I enjoy long distance running, reading and caring for my family. Two of my children are on the autism spectrum. I enjoy writing about our family adventures in my blog, "Autism in Our Nest."
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“This is Halloween, this is Halloween!”

Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, Special Interests 28

Halloween is here and the season was fun. Read about it, here!

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Back to School…Right?

Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, IEP, Masks, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, schedule, School, Speech 27

Declan is supposed to start back at school in one week. At least, I think so. Right? Read more, here!

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My New Running Shoes

Autism, COVID-19, exercise, Online Learning, Running, Sports 40

I have been saving my new running shoes for something special – my next training cycle. But when is that going to be? Read more, here!

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It’s THAT Time of Year Again

Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, Online Learning, Special Interests, Zoom 37

Online learning is hard. Online learning during the Halloween season is practically impossible. Read more, here!

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Square One Art

Autism, COVID-19, Online Learning, parenting, School 48

It was a very special art class, where Declan completed a very special piece of artwork. Check it out!

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Ahhhh, Memories…

Autism, Bobby, Fun, High Functioning Autism, parenting 29

Three kids, three different pain tolerances. Read about our adventures in one same emergency room, here!

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Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Fun, games, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, schedule, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Socialization, Speech, Swimming, Zoom 22

Declan left the pool season as Mr. Social and entered the online classroom where social interaction with peers is not allowed. Read more about this transition, here!

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Learning the Ropes in the Online Learning World

1/1 Aid, Autism, behavior, Chewy Tube, Coping Skills, COVID-19, Diet, Emotional Regulation, fidget cube, Fidget toy, frustration, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, parenting, schedule, School, Screen Time, Self-Regulation, Speech, Stay-At-Home Mom, Transitions, Visual Learning, Zoom 30

The first week of online learning is over. How did we do? Find out here!

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Derailed

Autism, Bobby, Chores, Fun 27

Everything was going fine until something came along to halt my progress. Read more, here!

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The good, the bad, and the indifferent; Autism and social cues

Acceptance, Autism, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Impulsivity, Inclusion, learning, parenting, Play, Pool, Social Behavior, Social Cues, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 25

Declan has had a lot of social opportunities at the pool this summer. Some good, some bad, and some indifferent. Read about this, here!

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