The Schedule

Declan has a hard time transitioning from any activity when at home. So, I went back to the schedule ā€“ something he could see visually – to find success. Read more about it, here!

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Kids Are Unpredictable

Many years later, I think I finally figured it out. Iā€™ve come a long way on my parenting journey šŸ˜Š

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Wandering and Autism

After Declan has wandered out of our ā€œsafe zoneā€ a couple of times, I realize I need to make some changes. Read more, here!

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This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

After finding a series of different disasters, I have come to one conclusion. Our house is not ready for nice things. Read more, here!

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Applying Learned Social Skills

At school, Declan is learning skills and succeeding in a supportive controlled environment.
There is a lot of social learning that occurs outside of school too that has been a challenge. Read more, here!

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The Tokens of Our Youth

The kids willingly went through their toys for donation. What I found in their donation bag came as quite a surprise. Read more, here!

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I Think I Finally Got it Right

Summer is NOT my favorite season. But for once, I think I finally got it right. Read more, here!

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In the Business of Making Fun Stories

Catelyn and Declan decided to start a business. Turns out they also made some funny memories. Read more, here!

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A-Changin With the Times

This image popped up in my Facebook memories from five years ago. Declan had been diagnosed with autism just days before. I was a different person. Read more, here!

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A Great Experience For All!

We were so nervous to have Declan away for a week at an overnight camp for children with special needs. It really turned out to be a great experience for us all. Read about it, here!

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