School | Autism in Our Nest

“I’m too Embarrassed!”

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Anxiety, Autism, Emotion, Social Interaction, Strangers 17

“I am too embarrassed!” is something I am hearing very frequently from Declan these days. But why is he feeling embarrassed? Read more, here!

Understanding ALL the Challenges

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 1/1 Aid, Autism, conference, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, frustration, parenting, Santa, Social Skills, Teacher 28

After seeing a positive outcome, does one really understand how challenging some things can be for my autistic son? 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!

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!

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!

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

May 29, 2019 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!

It’s MAYcember!

May 23, 2019 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!