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Just a VSCO Girl, Living in a VSCO World

July 25, 2019 Autism, High Functioning Autism, Introvert, Parent, Social Behavior, Social Thinking, VSCO Girl 19

Catelyn has the luxury of social media when it comes to learning the trends of today. But is it a luxury to look like everyone else? Read more, here!

We’re A Different Type of Family

July 6, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Spiderman, Stay-At-Home Mom 13

We are not your typical family. We’re a different type of family. But we found a way that works for us. Read more about this, here!

The Parts of Autism That Only the Family Sees

June 1, 2019July 8, 2019 Autism, Boot Camp, family, High-5!, Meltdown, Parent, parenting 43

After hearing a judgmental comment, I realized there are parts of autism in our family that others will never see. Read more about this, here!

Would You Rather…More Sleep? Yes Please! Autism and Sleep Issues

May 29, 2019 Autism, Deep Pressure, IEP, Melatonin, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 26

Every time I think I have the perfect solution to help Declan sleep through the night, he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning – FOR THE DAY! Read more about this, here!

It’s MAYcember!

May 23, 2019 Autism, First Grade, Fun, games, IEP, Parent, parenting, schedule, School, Summer Activities 14

It’s the end of the schoolyear which means one thing – it’s BUSY! Then I saw the MAYcember Medley by The Holderness Family and was able to laugh about the chaos. Check it out, here!

The Rules of Being a Stay at Home Mom

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Stay-At-Home Mom 42

When I decided to become a SAHM, I made a list of rules I was going to follow. As time went on, my rules changed. See how, here!

Who’s in Your Autism Tribe?

May 3, 2019 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Church, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Social Media, support 17

When my children were diagnosed with autism, I found a shift in the people and organizations that supported us. Read more about this, here!

Trash Words

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 Anger, Autism, frustration, Parent, trash words 17

Through the years we have learned that some of Declan’s words are just a manifestation of the frustration he is feeling and should be disregarded. Read more about this, here!

Declan and the Cavity

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Autism, Cavities, Dental Work, Dentist, Parent, Sensory Issues 19

Recently we learned Declan had some cavities the dentist wanted to work on in a new way – and we were concerned! Read how we came to terms with this and the outcome, here!