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Weighted Blankets: Reducing Anxiety and Providing a Good Night’s Sleep

October 6, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Infographic, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 21

The weighed blanket provides many benefits. Read more about the weighted blanked from Autism Parenting Magazine, here!

After School Restraint Collapse

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 After School Restraint Collapse, Autism, Autism Parent, Calming Space, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Meltdown, Social Skills 33

The after school meltdowns were very concerning. Then I learned about After School Restraint Collapse. Read more about this, here!

The Autism “Talk”

October 2, 2018February 28, 2019 Autism, Autism Parent, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism 8

I have often wondered if Declan picked up on some of the things that are different in his day compared to his peers. When he does, we will need to talk about these differences and autism. Read more about this, here!

BEST AUTISM APPS FOR IPAD, IPHONE AND ANDROID

October 1, 2018 app, Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Autism Village 2

Thank You!

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 Autism, Blogging 36

I would like to say a great big “THANK YOU!” to you all!!

“No One Likes Me.”

September 27, 2018 Autism, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Transitions 33

Declan hates going to school, and recently raised a new complaint. Knowing that he struggles in social situations, I really felt for him. Read more about this, here!

The Value of “Me” Time as a Parent

September 25, 2018October 10, 2018 Autism, Fun, Introvert, Parent, Running 24

Regressive Autism – Why it Occurs

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Parent, Regressive Autism 32

When Declan went to the pediatrician when he was 18 months old, everything appeared to be fine with his development. When he went back at 24 months, the pediatrician felt something was different and recommended he be evaluated for services. What happened? Read more about Regressive Autism, here!