Tag: Autism

So Very Special

Autism 24

Every time I hear Declan spout a new fact, a new piece of information or the answer to a question I never thought to ask, I hear something special Declanā€™s teacher said in my head. Read more about this, here!

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Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Social Behavior

Aggression, Autism, behavior, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Social Behavior, Social Learning, Social Skills 13

Catelyn and Declan both face their struggles in social situations and are continuing to learn the rights and wrongs of social behavior. Read more about this, here!

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Fevers and Autism

Autism, Fever, The Fever Effect 40

Recently, Declan was sick with a fever. Sick Declan is clear headed. The one who looks at and talks to strangers. Why? Read more about this, here!

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Summer Robyn, She’s Not a Blast

Autism, Routine, schedule, Stay-At-Home Mom, Summer Activities 26

Summers are not my favorite. And after reading an article telling me I only had 18, I ALMOST felt guilty. But my feelings changed. Read more about this, here!

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Wrapping Up the School Year With Fun and a BIG Message!

Autism, First Grade, Fun, High Functioning Autism, School, Soccer 18

As the school year comes to a close the kids are having fun. And one professional soccer player had a BIG message for Catelyn. Read more about this, here!

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The Parts of Autism That Only the Family Sees

Autism, Boot Camp, family, High-5!, Meltdown, Parent, parenting 43

After hearing a judgmental comment, I realized there are parts of autism in our family that others will never see. Read more about this, here!

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To a Fresh Start

Autism, change, High Functioning Autism, Impulsivity, School 18

Even though Catelyn has changed or matured in certain areas of her personality, her image at her elementary school remains. And she has had a hard time changing some others perception of her. Read more about this, here!

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Would You Rather…More Sleep? Yes Please! Autism and Sleep Issues

Autism, Deep Pressure, IEP, Melatonin, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 26

Every time I think I have the perfect solution to help Declan sleep through the night, he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning – FOR THE DAY! Read more about this, here!

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It’s MAYcember!

Autism, First Grade, Fun, games, IEP, Parent, parenting, schedule, School, Summer Activities 14

It’s the end of the schoolyear which means one thing – it’s BUSY! Then I saw the MAYcember Medley by The Holderness Family and was able to laugh about the chaos. Check it out, here!

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Should I Say This? Learning Social Thinking

Autism, behavior, Cat, games, learning, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Thinking 15

After seeing some questionable behaviors and drawings from Declan, I was directed to a great game to help him learn social thinking and social problem solving skills. Read more about this, here!

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