Category: Acceptance

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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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“What is autism?”

1/1 Aid, Acceptance, Anxiety, Atari, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic, Communication, Diagnosis, Language, Mario, Nintendo, Occupational Therapy, Parent, parenting, Pool, Special Education, Special Interests, Special Needs, Speech, Swimming, U.S. Presidents 22

I have always figured I would have “the autism talk” with Declan one day. That one day is now. Read about it, here!

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A Special Spiritual Journey

Acceptance, Autism, Bobby, Church, Jesus 26

Five years ago the church we were members at told us we could no longer bring Declan there. Five years later and my prayers have been answered. Read more about this, here!

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Bully? Or Just Mean?

Acceptance, Autism, Bullying, Depression, Flexible Thinking, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills, therapy 35

Took her friends – went out of her way to take the girlfriend Catelyn shared half of a “BFF” necklace with Went out of

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Does Not Qualify for Services

Acceptance, Autism, High Functioning Autism, Sensory Issues, services, support 12

“What is Declan and Catelyn’s relationship like?” The principal of the school asked, “I wonder if we could use time with Catelyn as a

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Autism Acceptance and Inclusion

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion, playground 14

It’s autism awareness month. Here is what I want to see for my children and others on the autism spectrum.

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The GOOD in 2017

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Inclusion, Julia, Kindergarten, Potty Training, Sesame Street, Soccer 12

If I am not careful, my “mom” worry takes over. So I took a look back to highlight all the GOOD of 2017.

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Autism Awareness Night at the Ballpark

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, High Functioning Autism, Special Needs Family Outings 12

Every Major League Baseball team celebrates autism awareness one night in April. Here is how our special night went celebrating autism awareness near us!

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Being Wrong Never Felt so Good

Acceptance, Autism, Inclusion, playground, Social Interaction, Social Skills 40

I have seen a child whisper to another child before about Declan. I have seen them point. I have seen them laugh. I have seen them shrug and leave. So I was not prepared for what happened on our latest trip to the playground.

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