Sensory Issues | Autism in Our Nest

No Big Deal

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 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!

Then and Now

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 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!

Gimme A Brake!

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 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!

An Autism Awareness Post

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, COVID-19, Echolalia, eye contact, Sensory Issues, Social Distancing 39

Going to the grocery store anymore causes me a lot of stress. But they have also been a great lesson for me for autism awareness. Read more, here!

We’re A Different Type of Family

July 6, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Spiderman, Stay-At-Home Mom 13

We are not your typical family. We’re a different type of family. But we found a way that works for us. Read more about this, here!

The Signs of Autism I Missed

May 14, 2019 Autism, Diagnosis, Echolalia, High Functioning Autism, Language, Meltdown, Repetitive Behaviors, Routine, Safety Awareness, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Seeking, Sleep, support, Symptoms 25

After reading a similar article, I realized there were signs of autism I had missed when my children were babies. Read about them, here!

Declan and the Cavity

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Autism, Cavities, Dental Work, Dentist, Parent, Sensory Issues 19

Recently we learned Declan had some cavities the dentist wanted to work on in a new way – and we were concerned! Read how we came to terms with this and the outcome, here!

My Little Honey Badger

December 18, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Fun, Parent, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking 6

Decorating the tree this year for Christmas I came across an old ornament that reminded me of when Declan was a baby. Read more about the ornament and what I have learned through the years, here!