Category: Friendships

Socialization and Autism

Anxiety, Autism, basketball, Bobby, Friendships, Inclusion, Introversion, Introvert, playground, Soccer, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Skills 29

“As a functional Aspergian adult, one thing troubles me deeply about those kids who end up behind the second door. Many descriptions of autism

Read More

Summer Socializing

Autism, Friendships, Fun, Pool, Social Learning, Social Skills, Swimming 18

“I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!”  Declan screamed eyes shut, hands over ears. We were at Bobby’s basketball game.  Right next to the

Read More

What’s Happening?

Activities, Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, parenting, School 14

It’s the end of the school year – a busy time indeed!

Read More

It’s the Little Things

Autism, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 20

“I’m so EXCITED!!!” Catelyn shrieked in the car as we drove. “I’m excited for you!” I replied checking my ears to see if they

Read More

A Very Special Friendship

Autism, Friendships 21

Declan has a very special friendship with our dog, Molly. Read more about this friendship, here!

Read More

What Does a Good Friend to Someone with Autism Look Like?

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 14

What does a good friend to someone with autism look like? Find out, here!

Read More

“Autism and Girls: The Hidden Gender”

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Clothing, eye contact, Friendships, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction 35

Girls and boys on the autism spectrum often present differently. Read about our family’s gender differences, here!

Read More

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.

Read More

Good or Bad? Right or Wrong?

Aggression, Autism, Christmas, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, Play, Spiderman 12

Good vs. Bad “Declan, please put your Spiderman mask on!  Other people have on masks – it is okay…” “NO!  I can’t break the

Read More

“I’m Listening….”

Autism, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills 23

Cate is having a hard time transitioning back into the school year. As we deal with the issues that arise, I realize I have a really big thing to be thankful for. Read about it, here.

Read More