High Functioning Autism | Autism in Our Nest - Part 7

The GOOD in 2017

January 8, 2018 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.

Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

December 1, 2017 Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 0

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

December 1, 2017 Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 16

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

“You’re Too Sensitive”

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 Autism, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Introversion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity 16

“You’re too sensitive” is a statement I have heard for years. Recently I discovered information about the Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Read more about the whole connection, here!

School Conferences, Self-Assessments

November 8, 2017 Autism, conference, High Functioning Autism, School, self-assessment 20

Happy Halloween!

November 1, 2017 Autism, Halloween, High Functioning Autism 14

Happy Halloween! As we celebrated another fun Halloween, some things were different. Although different, things were still fun! Read about it here!

“I’m Listening….”

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 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.

Hindsight is 20/20

September 12, 2017 Autism, Autism Family, High Functioning Autism, School 16

Recently, I found a conversation with Cate I had written down. It really cracked me up! And it got me thinking….Read more about it, here!

ALL the Kids are Ready!

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 Autism, High Functioning Autism, School, Social Learning, Social Skills, Success 22

Catelyn has not been excited about school. Feeling bad about the year ahead, we reached out and were pleasantly surprised. Read about Cates transition from sad to happy student, here!

Socializing is Confusing

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 Autism, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 28

Catelyn faces many challenges with High Functioning Autism. Including challenges in social skills. Read more about it, here!

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