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“Autism and Girls: The Hidden Gender”

January 18, 2018November 2, 2018 Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Clothing, eye contact, Friendships, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction 35

Girls and boys on the autism spectrum often present differently. Read about our family’s gender differences, here!

The GOOD in 2017

January 8, 2018 Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Inclusion, Julia, Kindergarten, Potty Training, Sesame Street, Soccer 12

If I am not careful, my “mom” worry takes over. So I took a look back to highlight all the GOOD of 2017.

Autism Awareness Night at the Ballpark

April 24, 2017 Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, High Functioning Autism, Special Needs Family Outings 12

Every Major League Baseball team celebrates autism awareness one night in April. Here is how our special night went celebrating autism awareness near us!

Meet Julia!

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Autism, Autism Awareness, Julia, Sesame Street 17

Recently I was wondering how I could help spread autism awareness to deaf ears. But then another media outlet opened bringing autism awareness to the TV. Meet Sesame Street’s new character on the autism spectrum, Julia!

Billy Cranston, You’re the MVP!

April 4, 2017April 5, 2017 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Movies 14

Recently we took Declan to the movies to see the new Power Rangers movie. I went so Declan could have a good time at the movies. I left with a huge smile on my face for a completely different reason. Find out why, I was smiling here!

Why I Will Light It Up Blue

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 Autism, Autism Awareness, High Functioning Autism 18

Autism awareness is an everyday reality for our family. On April 2 we are excited to spread awareness out for World Autism Awareness Day. Find out why this first step is so important to us, here!