Category: Special Needs

ā€œWhat is autism?ā€

1/1 Aid, Acceptance, Anxiety, Atari, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic, Communication, Diagnosis, Language, Mario, Nintendo, Occupational Therapy, Parent, parenting, Pool, Special Education, Special Interests, Special Needs, Speech, Swimming, U.S. Presidents 22

I have always figured I would have “the autism talk” with Declan one day. That one day is now. Read about it, 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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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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We Both Took a Big Step

Autism, parenting, Special Needs, Summer Camp 30

Was I really going to drop Declan off at an overnight camp leaving his needs for someone else to take care of? Was Declan really ready to break his routine and try something new? Find out here!

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School Without Support

504, Autism, behavior, High Functioning Autism, IEP, learning, School, Special Needs, support 36

I am finding that when a child has a diagnosis, but does not have an IEP or 504 at school, their is little understanding or support. The child isn’t seen as challenged, but challenging. Read more about this, here!

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An Inclusive Halloween

Autism, Halloween, Inclusion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Special Needs 15

Looking for some ideas on how to provide an inclusive Halloween for all kids? Read about some thoughts, here!

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Helicopter Parenting and Special Needs Kids

Autism, Friendships, Helicopter Parenting, High-5!, IEP, parenting, Special Needs 15

My husband and I recently heard the term “Helicopter Parent.” Then we wondered if we hovered over our kids too much? Read more about this, here!

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Do Bad Kids Come From Bad Parents?

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Bad parents, Behavior Chart, High Functioning Autism, Introvert, Self-Regulation, Sensory Seeking, Special Needs 35

Do bad kids really come from bad parents?

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“Let (ALL) the children come to me…”

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Family, Faith, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Jesus, Special Needs, Special Needs Family, support 26

As a parent, I wanted to provide my children with the same faith I was raised. I am finally able to do that now. Read more about our experiences, here!

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The Sky’s the Limit

Autism, Blogging, Inclusion, Play, playground, Special Needs 6
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