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 ā who wins?
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Category: High Functioning Autism
So Much to Celebrate!
Birthdays and Christmas and New Years, oh my! Itās time to take a deep breath after so much celebration!
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The Ever Changing Christmas
While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!
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Externalization and the Emotional Hot Potato
Autistic meltdown for a high functioning tween? Hormones? Or externalization and the tossing of an emotional hot potato? Read more, here!
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Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies
Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!
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It Takes A Village
Catelyn has a tone. But even though Catelyn has High Functioning Autism it is NOT okay for her to be disrespectful or rude. Read how she is learning, here!
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Just a VSCO Girl, Living in a VSCO World
Catelyn has the luxury of social media when it comes to learning the trends of today. But is it a luxury to look like everyone else? Read more, here!
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Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Social Behavior
Catelyn and Declan both face their struggles in social situations and are continuing to learn the rights and wrongs of social behavior. Read more about this, here!
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Wrapping Up the School Year With Fun and a BIG Message!
As the school year comes to a close the kids are having fun. And one professional soccer player had a BIG message for Catelyn. Read more about this, here!
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To a Fresh Start
Even though Catelyn has changed or matured in certain areas of her personality, her image at her elementary school remains. And she has had a hard time changing some others perception of her. Read more about this, here!
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