Parent | Autism in Our Nest

Our Autism House

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Autism, family, Friends, House, Parent 17

When Bobby asked to have a special friend over, we noticed all the scratches, stains and holes in the walls in our autism house. But there is also something very special in our house. Find out what, here!

A Lesson Worth Learning

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Autism, Bulldozer Parenting, Grades, High Functioning Autism, learning, Parent, parenting, School 22

When Catelyn told me her semester grade was brought down because of an assignment she missed, I realized I had a parenting choice – call the teacher or not call the teacher? Find out what I did, here!

A Parenting Lesson from Nancy Edison

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Parent, parenting, support, Teacher 13

Recently, I heard the story of Thomas Edison and his mother, Nancy Edison – whose Mama Bear moment is a lesson for us all. Read more, here!

The Second Grade Blues

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Autism, Bobby, Bullying, Depression, Flexible Thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, support, therapy 31

Bobby and Catelyn each had a tough year in second grade. Can Declan break the streak? Find out, here!

Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Autism, Autism Awareness, Bobby, concrete thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Play, playground, Sleep, Social Interaction, Socialization 17

Through the years, my kids have said and done some things that really made me laugh. Why would I hesitate to share? Find out, here!

Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Introversion, Introvert, Nature vs Nurture, Parent, parenting, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Skills, Socialization 20

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 – who wins?