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Time to Get Crafty

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Autism, School, Valentine's Day 19

Another year, another bout of Valentine’s Day cards for Declan’s class. Read how he likes his cards (and his REAL Valentine), here!

A Lesson Worth Learning

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Autism, Bulldozer Parenting, Grades, High Functioning Autism, learning, Parent, parenting, School 22

When Catelyn told me her semester grade was brought down because of an assignment she missed, I realized I had a parenting choice – call the teacher or not call the teacher? Find out what I did, here!

The Second Grade Blues

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Autism, Bobby, Bullying, Depression, Flexible Thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, support, therapy 31

Bobby and Catelyn each had a tough year in second grade. Can Declan break the streak? Find out, here!

“I’m too Embarrassed!”

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Anxiety, Autism, Emotion, Social Interaction, Strangers 17

“I am too embarrassed!” is something I am hearing very frequently from Declan these days. But why is he feeling embarrassed? Read more, here!

Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Autism, Autism Awareness, Bobby, concrete thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Play, playground, Sleep, Social Interaction, Socialization 17

Through the years, my kids have said and done some things that really made me laugh. Why would I hesitate to share? Find out, here!

Down the Hatch!

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Autism, Fever, High Functioning Autism, Medicine, parenting, Pill 29

After Bobby and Catelyn were diagnosed with the flu, I was given supplemental advice. But how was I going to get Declan to take a pill? Read how it went, here!

The New (Old) Phone

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 Autism, Cell Phone, Fun, Story 21

What did I want for Christmas? My OWN phone. Which provided Declan my old phone which he had already claimed. Read how it’s going, here!

Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Introversion, Introvert, Nature vs Nurture, Parent, parenting, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Skills, Socialization 20

Being a socially anxious introvert, I have often wondered how much of my personality was passed to my kids, and how much their experiences would shape their socialization patterns. Nature vs nurture – who wins?