Category: Sensory Issues

“Is This What He Means?”

Autism, Communication, Comprehension, parenting, Sensory Issues 17

Sometimes Declan makes a perplexing statement that I am left to decipher. Read more about this, here!

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Autism, Head Banging and Other Self-Harming Behavior

Anger, Autism, Biting, Head Banging, Resources, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Issues, Speech 4

“Oh my gosh, please make him stop!” I implored my husband as we sat in horror. Declan was on all fours, screaming and crying. 

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Sensory Sensitivities in Stores

Autism, Meltdown, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Temple Grandin 18

“Oh my gosh, it’s him!” I whispered to myself as the man pushed the large trash cart towards the “employees only” doors. As the

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Signs of Autism

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Resources, Restricted Interests, Sensory Issues, Social Skills 1

I received this infographic from Autism Parenting Magazine detailing the signs of autism for my blog. I thought this infographic was very informative.  When

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Does Not Qualify for Services

Acceptance, Autism, High Functioning Autism, Sensory Issues, services, support 12

“What is Declan and Catelyn’s relationship like?” The principal of the school asked, “I wonder if we could use time with Catelyn as a

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Why the Increase in the Prevalence of Autism?

Asperger's, Autism, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Repetitive Behaviors, Sensory Issues, support, Symptoms, Treatment 14

Why the Increase in the Prevalence of Autism? Read more, here!

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5 Tips to Help Children with Autism with Personal Hygiene

Autism, Brushing Teeth, PECS, Personal Hygiene, Routine, Sensory Issues 7

“Alright,” I started and addressed my husband, “you and Bobby get a shower at the neighbors.  I will take Cate to shower at my

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“You’re Too Sensitive”

Autism, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Introversion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity 16

“You’re too sensitive” is a statement I have heard for years. Recently I discovered information about the Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Read more about the whole connection, here!

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My Message

Autism, Hope, Potty Training, Sensory Issues, Sleep, Success 10

This picture of my sons soccer team popped up recently, and it was completely foreign to me. I didn’t recognize the team at all. As I looked at the picture, I thought back and followed a part of our autism journey.
I realized in retrospect there was a positive message to be had. Read about it, here!

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For a Chuckle!

Autism, Autism Family, Autism Parent, Fun, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating, Sensory Issues 19

I have spent a lot of time on the internet doing research about autism and High Functioning Autism. I found a lot of good information and lots of things to make me smile.

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