Parent | Autism in Our Nest

This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

September 9, 2019 Autism, Fun, Parent, parenting 27

After finding a series of different disasters, I have come to one conclusion. Our house is not ready for nice things. Read more, here!

Applying Learned Social Skills

September 3, 2019 Autism, Calming Method, frustration, IEP, learning, Parent, parenting, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills, Stay-At-Home Mom 19

At school, Declan is learning skills and succeeding in a supportive controlled environment.
There is a lot of social learning that occurs outside of school too that has been a challenge. Read more, here!

The Tokens of Our Youth

August 28, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Special Interests, Spiderman, Stay-At-Home Mom 28

The kids willingly went through their toys for donation. What I found in their donation bag came as quite a surprise. Read more, here!

I Think I Finally Got it Right

August 23, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Routine, Stay-At-Home Mom, Summer Activities, Summer Camp 19

Summer is NOT my favorite season. But for once, I think I finally got it right. Read more, here!

In the Business of Making Fun Stories

August 8, 2019 Autism, Fun, Parent, Stay-At-Home Mom, Story 27

Catelyn and Declan decided to start a business. Turns out they also made some funny memories. Read more, here!

A-Changin With the Times

July 30, 2019 Assessment, Autism, Diagnosis, learning, Meltdown, Parent, Resources, School, social anxiety, Stay-At-Home Mom, support 22

This image popped up in my Facebook memories from five years ago. Declan had been diagnosed with autism just days before. I was a different person. Read more, here!

A Great Experience For All!

July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 Autism, Camp, Fun, Parent, Summer Camp 24

We were so nervous to have Declan away for a week at an overnight camp for children with special needs. It really turned out to be a great experience for us all. Read about it, here!