Swim Lessons for Autism

According to the National Autism Society, from 2009 to 2011, accidental drowning accounted for 91% of reported wandering-related deaths in children
with autism. I really NEEDED to find swim lessons for Declan – but where? Here is where we found success!

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Why I Will Light It Up Blue

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!

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Autism Acceptance

As an autism parent, I spread autism awareness. I also encourage autism ACCEPTANCE. For individuals to try and understand and accept one another, regardless of their differences. Read more about autism acceptance, here.

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Autism is a Diagnosis, Not a Label

Autism is a diagnosis that describes some of the challenges my kids face. But that is not all they are. Read more about them, here!

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Don’t “Say Cheese!”

How do I get good pictures of Declan. my son with autism? I have learned a few tricks through the years. Read about them, here!

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Different, Not Less

Temple Grandin has said autism is different, not less. Read how those meaningful words helped me on my journey as an autism parent.

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One Big Emotion, One Small Cue

Whenever Declan is really mad, he does this one small thing. The perfect cue for me to reach out and spend some time with him. Read about the small cue, here!

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One Big Emotion, One Small Cue

Whenever Declan is really mad, he does this one small thing. The perfect cue for me to reach out and spend some time with him. Read about the small cue, here!

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“He Doesn’t Look Autistic”

“He doesn’t look autistic” is a statement we have heard often. Here is what we have learned about that statement through the years.

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“He Doesn’t Look Autistic”

“He doesn’t look autistic” is a statement we have heard often. Here is what we have learned about that statement through the years.

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