Category: High Functioning Autism

That’s a Wrap!

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, High Functioning Autism 15

It’s the last day of April – also the end of Autism Awareness/Acceptance month. Read the last informational bits provided at our school, here!

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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

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Do Bad Kids Come From Bad Parents?

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Bad parents, Behavior Chart, High Functioning Autism, Introvert, Self-Regulation, Sensory Seeking, Special Needs 35

Do bad kids really come from bad parents?

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Why the Increase in the Prevalence of Autism?

Asperger's, Autism, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Repetitive Behaviors, Sensory Issues, support, Symptoms, Treatment 14

Why the Increase in the Prevalence of Autism? Read more, here!

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“Let (ALL) the children come to me…”

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Family, Faith, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Jesus, Special Needs, Special Needs Family, support 26

As a parent, I wanted to provide my children with the same faith I was raised. I am finally able to do that now. Read more about our experiences, here!

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Some Things get Easier

Autism, Autism Family, Autism Parent, High Functioning Autism, support 19

A few years ago a couple came over to provide support to my husband and I. Read more about that interaction, here.

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Light it Up….Pink?!

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion 14

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.  The kids and I have joined many others around the world by wearing colorful mismatched socks.  The

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The Need for Better Ways to Identify Girls with Autism

Autism, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Julia, Mental Health 13

“Are there any concerns with these?” I asked the nurse as I held baby Cate, preparing for her vaccinations. The nurse filled me on

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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!

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“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!

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