Category: Inclusion

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.

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The Sky’s the Limit

Autism, Blogging, Inclusion, Play, playground, Special Needs 6

“Ewww….” “What is it?” “Bug Bob posted another one of his bug pictures on Facebook.  This thing is gross – see?” “Ew.  That is

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Swim Lessons for Autism

Autism, Autism Awareness, Inclusion, Sensory Issues, Swim Lessons 25

According to the National Autism Society, from 2009 to 2011, accidental drowning accounted for 91% of reported wandering-related deaths in children
with autism. I really NEEDED to find swim lessons for Declan – but where? Here is where we found success!

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Autism Acceptance

Advocate, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion 19

As an autism parent, I spread autism awareness. I also encourage autism ACCEPTANCE. For individuals to try and understand and accept one another, regardless of their differences. Read more about autism acceptance, here.

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Being Wrong Never Felt so Good

Acceptance, Autism, Inclusion, playground, Social Interaction, Social Skills 40

I have seen a child whisper to another child before about Declan. I have seen them point. I have seen them laugh. I have seen them shrug and leave. So I was not prepared for what happened on our latest trip to the playground.

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