Tag: restricted interests

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No Big Deal

Autism, Autism Awareness, Early Detection, Early Intervention, frustration, M-CHAT, Parent, parenting, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, services, Stimming, You Tube 24

It’s Autism Awareness month and as I look back, I realize how close we were to delaying an autism diagnosis based on my personality. Read about it, here!

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The Safe Place

Autism, Calming Method, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Routine, Trampoline, You Tube 29

As my older children move on each year to age appropriate likes or interests, there are specific interests of Declan’s that have not changed. Read more about this, here!

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Then and Now

Autism, eBay, Fun, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Shopping, Special Interests 22

Just having a little fun while walking down memory lane. Check it out!

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Gimme A Brake!

1/1 Aid, Anxiety, Autism, Calming Method, fidget cube, Fidget toy, Gift for an Autistic Child, Oral Sensory Toys, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, School, Sensory Bin, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Special Interests, Toys 22

Declan is infatuated with another special interest. This one has me driving EVERYWHERE. Read about it, here!

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The Birthday Beast and Life Lessons

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, behavior, Birthday, COVID-19, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, family, frustration, games, Gaming, learning, losing, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Regulate, Restricted Interests, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing 24

While trying to create the best birthday ever for Declan, we unintentionally created a birthday beast. Read how we handled the beast, here!

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Perfecting the Fine Art of the “Tune Out”

Autism, Conversation, COVID-19, Flexible Thinking, Gaming, Listening, Mario, Nintendo, parenting, Restricted Interests, Scripting, Sonic, Special Interests, Toys, You Tube 32

Declan is STUCK on a new interest and really enjoys talking (only) about it. Read more, here!

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Celebrating the SPOOKTACULAR Season!

Autism, Halloween, Restricted Interests, Special Interests 13

With Halloween just around the corner Declan’s restricted interests have taken a sharp turn to Horrorville. Read more about this, here!

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The Tokens of Our Youth

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!

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Ready For Change

Autism, Gun Reform,, Guns, Presidents, Restricted Interests, Trip, U.S. Presidents 20

Change is possible and the time is now. Read more, here!

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The Beloved Returns

Autism, Restricted Interests, Spiderman 16

Spiderman. Declan’s beloved. His restricted interest for years. His Halloween costume for the past five years. His idle. Would he want to see THIS movie? Find out, here!

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