Autism in Our Nest - Part 2

Just Another Day – In Quarantine

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 Autism, COVID-19, Parent, parenting, Quarantine, School, Sports, Vaccine 35

I was SO close to getting my vaccine. And then the unwanted happened. Read about it, here!

crop woman in office with clipboard

No Big Deal

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Autism, Autism Awareness, Early Detection, Early Intervention, frustration, M-CHAT, Parent, parenting, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, services, Stimming, You Tube 24

It’s Autism Awareness month and as I look back, I realize how close we were to delaying an autism diagnosis based on my personality. Read about it, here!

flat screen tv

The Safe Place

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Autism, Calming Method, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Routine, Trampoline, You Tube 29

As my older children move on each year to age appropriate likes or interests, there are specific interests of Declan’s that have not changed. Read more about this, here!

anonymous woman driving car in town

Gimme A Brake!

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 1/1 Aid, Anxiety, Autism, Calming Method, fidget cube, Fidget toy, Gift for an Autistic Child, Oral Sensory Toys, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, School, Sensory Bin, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Special Interests, Toys 22

Declan is infatuated with another special interest. This one has me driving EVERYWHERE. Read about it, here!

top view photo of keyboard near earphone

Goodbye Chatter, Hello New Best Friend!

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, learning, Online Learning, School, Snow Day 20

After cleaning up a lot of snow outside, I came in on a zoom day to hear something I had not heard before: silence. Read more about this, here!

A Little Touch of Green

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Fun, pictures, Trampoline 27

An accident with the trampoline led to an unexpected journey through my old photo books. Read about it, here!

be mine inscription with bunch of roses

Who is the Lucky Winner?

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Autism, Valentine's Day 25

Is this my lucky year? Did Declan finally choose me as his valentine? Yes! Check it out!

Snow Day!

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Autism, Online Learning, parenting, Play, Snow Day 28

Snow days are way different this year – if you let them be! Today Declan claimed an official snow day. Read about it, here!

His and Hers

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 Autism, Cavities, Dental Work, Dentist, Driving, Parent, parenting 17

When it comes to our cars we do not have a His or Hers. They are both OURS. Read more, here!

On Bernie, the USPS, and COVID

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Autism 22

Through it all, we can always count on the internet jokesters to give us a good laugh!