Autism | Autism in Our Nest

The Ever Changing Christmas

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Autism, Bobby, Christmas, Church, Elf on the Shelf, High Functioning Autism, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests 28

While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!

Understanding ALL the Challenges

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 1/1 Aid, Autism, conference, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, frustration, parenting, Santa, Social Skills, Teacher 28

After seeing a positive outcome, does one really understand how challenging some things can be for my autistic son? Read more, here!

The Empty Trail

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Autism, Elf on the Shelf, exercise, Running, Safety Awareness, Uncle Wayne 22

Facing an empty trail at the start of my run, I heard an old familiar voice in my head, guiding my decisions. Read about it, here!

Guess Who’s Back… Back Again…

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Autism, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf, Special Interests 16

This Eminem song has been stuck in my head ever since a favorite holiday tradition of Declan’s returned. Read more, here!

Working on New Listening Skills

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 Audiobooks, Autism, Listening, parenting, Reading, Social Skills, Stay-At-Home Mom 28

Comprehension based on listening? Nah, that’s too hard. I need to read it to get it….. Right? Maybe….

Compulsive Overeating and Autism

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 Autism, Chewy Tube, Compulsive Overeating, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, Overeating, parenting, Sensory Needs 34

Children on the spectrum are five times as likely to be obese as their typical peers due to different challenges, including compulsive overeating. Read more, here!

In With the NEW (to Me) and You!

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Autism, Blogging, parenting, Special Needs 20

While I was looking for an old post, I realized a shift had taken place. Check out some new reads, here!

Everybody Must get Stoned: Criticism of Special Needs Parents – REPOST

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Autism 15

Tumble into Love wrote a post today about the criticism special needs parents face. Since I could relate to the post, I wanted to share it. Check it out!

Riding the Autism Wave

November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 Autism, behavior, Deep Pressure, parenting, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Sock, support, Time Out 10

As a parent, I am often riding high on the wave with Declan in all his successes. But sometimes, the wave comes crashing down and I help him through the hard times. Read more, here!