Category: parenting

Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

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?

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The Ever Changing Christmas

Autism, Bobby, Christmas, Church, Elf on the Shelf, High Functioning Autism, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests 28

While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!

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Understanding ALL the Challenges

1/1 Aid, Autism, conference, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, frustration, parenting, Santa, Social Skills, Teacher 28

After seeing a positive outcome, does one really understand how challenging some things can be for my autistic son? Read more, here!

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Working on New Listening Skills

Audiobooks, Autism, Listening, parenting, Reading, Social Skills, Stay-At-Home Mom 28

Comprehension based on listening? Nah, that’s too hard. I need to read it to get it….. Right? Maybe….

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Compulsive Overeating and Autism

Autism, Chewy Tube, Compulsive Overeating, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, Overeating, parenting, Sensory Needs 34

Children on the spectrum are five times as likely to be obese as their typical peers due to different challenges, including compulsive overeating. Read more, here!

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In With the NEW (to Me) and You!

Autism, Blogging, parenting, Special Needs 20

While I was looking for an old post, I realized a shift had taken place. Check out some new reads, here!

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Riding the Autism Wave

Autism, behavior, Deep Pressure, parenting, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Sock, support, Time Out 10

As a parent, I am often riding high on the wave with Declan in all his successes. But sometimes, the wave comes crashing down and I help him through the hard times. Read more, here!

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Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies

Autism, Bullying, Depression, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Parent, parenting, Special Needs 30

Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!

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The Schedule

Autism, Parent, parenting, schedule, Transitions 23

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

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Kids Are Unpredictable

Autism, Parent, parenting 22

Many years later, I think I finally figured it out. I’ve come a long way on my parenting journey 😊

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