High Functioning Autism | Autism in Our Nest

So Much to Celebrate!

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 Autism, Bobby, Christmas, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Social Interaction, Social Skills, Special Interests 23

Birthdays and Christmas and New Years, oh my! It’s time to take a deep breath after so much celebration!

The Ever Changing Christmas

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Autism, Bobby, Christmas, Church, Elf on the Shelf, High Functioning Autism, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests 28

While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!

Externalization and the Emotional Hot Potato

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Anger, Autism, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, Externalization, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, Parent, Regulate 14

Autistic meltdown for a high functioning tween? Hormones? Or externalization and the tossing of an emotional hot potato? Read more, here!

Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Autism, Bullying, Depression, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Parent, parenting, Special Needs 30

Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!

It Takes A Village

September 23, 2019 Autism, Coaching, High Functioning Autism, Soccer 18

Catelyn has a tone. But even though Catelyn has High Functioning Autism it is NOT okay for her to be disrespectful or rude. Read how she is learning, here!

Just a VSCO Girl, Living in a VSCO World

July 25, 2019 Autism, High Functioning Autism, Introvert, Parent, Social Behavior, Social Thinking, VSCO Girl 19

Catelyn has the luxury of social media when it comes to learning the trends of today. But is it a luxury to look like everyone else? Read more, here!

Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Social Behavior

June 18, 2019 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!

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

June 4, 2019 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!

To a Fresh Start

May 30, 2019 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!