Friendships | Autism in Our Nest - Part 2

The Blessing of Grace

November 3, 2018November 4, 2018 Autism, Friendships, Halloween, Sensory Issues 16

Grace is a true blessing in Declan’s life. Read more about Grace, here!

Helicopter Parenting and Special Needs Kids

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 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!

“No One Likes Me.”

September 27, 2018 Autism, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Transitions 33

Declan hates going to school, and recently raised a new complaint. Knowing that he struggles in social situations, I really felt for him. Read more about this, here!

Achieving Goals and Making Friends!

August 27, 2018 Autism, Bullying, Depression, Friendships, Fun, High Functioning Autism, Soccer 11

As far as soccer goes, Catelyn loves to play. Different sensory issues have bothered her though through the years. Read how she was able to achieve her soccer goals, here!

Getting Ready for School!

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 Autism, First Grade, Friendships, Fun, Occupational Therapy, Play, playground, Routine, School, Sleep, Transitions 17

“Do you know what else will be cool about first grade?” “What?” “You will be sitting at a desk of your own and not

Socialization and Autism

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, basketball, Bobby, Friendships, Inclusion, Introversion, Introvert, playground, Soccer, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Skills 29

“As a functional Aspergian adult, one thing troubles me deeply about those kids who end up behind the second door. Many descriptions of autism

Bully? Or Just Mean?

June 7, 2018 Acceptance, Autism, Bullying, Depression, Flexible Thinking, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills, therapy 35

Took her friends – went out of her way to take the girlfriend Catelyn shared half of a “BFF” necklace with Went out of

What’s Happening?

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Activities, Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, parenting, School 14

It’s the end of the school year – a busy time indeed!

It’s the Little Things

April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Autism, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 20

“I’m so EXCITED!!!” Catelyn shrieked in the car as we drove. “I’m excited for you!” I replied checking my ears to see if they

A Very Special Friendship

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 Autism, Friendships 21

Declan has a very special friendship with our dog, Molly. Read more about this friendship, here!