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Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Autism, Autism Awareness, Bobby, concrete thinking, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Play, playground, Sleep, Social Interaction, Socialization 17

Through the years, my kids have said and done some things that really made me laugh. Why would I hesitate to share? Find out, 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!

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!

Autism Medication Guide: Treating Autism and Its Core Symptoms

February 11, 2019 Autism, Autism Medication Guide, Autism Parenting Magazine, Depression, Gut Health, Infographic, L-Carnosine, Medical Marijuana for Autism, Sleep 18

Autism Medication Guide: Treating Autism and Its Core Symptoms – check it out!

EXCELLENT WAYS TO CREATE A PEACEFUL AND CALMING BEDROOM SPACE

September 2, 2018 Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Calming Space, Sensory Needs, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 6

“I want to paint the room blue – like the sky. Sky blue.” “Do you want to feel like you are a cloud floating

My Message

September 7, 2017 Autism, Hope, Potty Training, Sensory Issues, Sleep, Success 10

This picture of my sons soccer team popped up recently, and it was completely foreign to me. I didn’t recognize the team at all. As I looked at the picture, I thought back and followed a part of our autism journey.
I realized in retrospect there was a positive message to be had. Read about it, here!

Autism: A Whole-Body Disorder

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 Autism, Autism Awareness, Picky Eating, Sleep 16

In our house there is a sleep disorder, food aversions and Gastrointestinal Distress.
So, I was excited to read a report today from Autism Speaks addressing these co-morbid issues of autism and addressing autism as a whole-body disorder. Read more about their findings here!

For a Chuckle!

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 Autism, Autism Family, Autism Parent, Fun, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating, Sensory Issues 19

I have spent a lot of time on the internet doing research about autism and High Functioning Autism. I found a lot of good information and lots of things to make me smile.