High Functioning Autism | Autism in Our Nest

Making Sense of a Few Quirky Behaviors

May 16, 2019 Autism, behavior, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, Vaccinations 23

With hindsight, I can look back and make sense of a few quirky behaviors. Read about this, here!

The Signs of Autism I Missed

May 14, 2019 Autism, Diagnosis, Echolalia, High Functioning Autism, Language, Meltdown, Repetitive Behaviors, Routine, Safety Awareness, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Seeking, Sleep, support, Symptoms 25

After reading a similar article, I realized there were signs of autism I had missed when my children were babies. Read about them, here!

Sometimes the Teacher Isn’t Going to Like My Child

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 Autism, Bobby, High Functioning Autism, School, Teacher 14

Through the years my kids have had some pretty amazing teachers that liked them. Some haven’t. Read how we have handled those situations, here!

Who’s in Your Autism Tribe?

May 3, 2019 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Church, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Social Media, support 17

When my children were diagnosed with autism, I found a shift in the people and organizations that supported us. Read more about this, here!

Weekend Wrap Up!

April 29, 2019 Autism, Church, Fun, High Functioning Autism, High-5!, Soccer 15

The kids had a lot of fun doing their favorite things this weekend. And I loved the memories captured in pictures!

Celebrating Siblings on the Autism Spectrum

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 Autism, Autism Family, Bobby, High Functioning Autism, Running, Sibling, Transitions 31

There are a thousand happy moments parenting a child with autism. There are some uniquely hard moments too. My son has realized the same as a sibling. Read how he celebrates his brother and sister on the autism spectrum, here!

Give the Picky Eater – Some Steak!?

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Autism, Food aversions, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating 18

Our pickiest eater decided she wanted to try a new food. She chose….steak?! Read how it went, here!

Autism Gender Differences

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 After School Restraint Collapse, Asperger's, Assessment, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Awareness Month, Depression, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, School, Social Skills, Treatment 23

Different traits? Differences in restricted behaviors? The ability to camouflage symptoms? What are some of the other gender differences in autism? Find out, here!

Learning New Conversation Skills with Autism

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 Autism, Communication, Conversation, High Functioning Autism, learning 11

In the past, Catelyn has had a very hard time talking with adults, being disrespectful and coming across as rude. She has found new comfort in her conversational skills. Read more about this idea, here!