Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. The kids and I have joined many others around the world by wearing colorful mismatched socks. The
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Category: Autism Awareness
I am an Autism Parent
I am an autism parent. I should not be shamed to identify myself in this way. Read why, here.
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Literally Literal
Declan is a concrete thinker. He is focused on facts in the here and now, physical objects, and literal definitions. Read more about concrete thinking, here!
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The Need for Better Ways to Identify Girls with Autism
“Are there any concerns with these?” I asked the nurse as I held baby Cate, preparing for her vaccinations. The nurse filled me on
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What Does a Good Friend to Someone with Autism Look Like?
What does a good friend to someone with autism look like? Find out, here!
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“Autism and Girls: The Hidden Gender”
Girls and boys on the autism spectrum often present differently. Read about our family’s gender differences, here!
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Autism and Aggression
Lately, I have been enjoying the TV show, The Walking Dead. I love a good post-apocalyptic story and The Walking Dead fits the mold.
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The GOOD in 2017
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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On This Day
Over the holidays I clicked the “On this day” update on Facebook. I was taken back on our autism journey.
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The Best Advice I’ve Heard to Give the Newly Diagnosed
Turns out, I didn’t know what I thought I knew – and it hurt me when Declan was diagnosed. Find out what I learned, here!
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