Tag: Special Needs

“What is autism?”

1/1 Aid, Acceptance, Anxiety, Atari, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic, Communication, Diagnosis, Language, Mario, Nintendo, Occupational Therapy, Parent, parenting, Pool, Special Education, Special Interests, Special Needs, Speech, Swimming, U.S. Presidents 22

I have always figured I would have “the autism talk” with Declan one day. That one day is now. Read about it, here!

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In With the NEW (to Me) and You!

Autism, Blogging, parenting, Special Needs 20

While I was looking for an old post, I realized a shift had taken place. Check out some new reads, here!

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Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies

Autism, Bullying, Depression, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Parent, parenting, Special Needs 30

Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!

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School Without Support

504, Autism, behavior, High Functioning Autism, IEP, learning, School, Special Needs, support 36

I am finding that when a child has a diagnosis, but does not have an IEP or 504 at school, their is little understanding or support. The child isn’t seen as challenged, but challenging. Read more about this, here!

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An Inclusive Halloween

Autism, Halloween, Inclusion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Special Needs 15

Looking for some ideas on how to provide an inclusive Halloween for all kids? Read about some thoughts, here!

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Helicopter Parenting and Special Needs Kids

Autism, Friendships, Helicopter Parenting, High-5!, IEP, parenting, Special Needs 15

My husband and I recently heard the term “Helicopter Parent.” Then we wondered if we hovered over our kids too much? Read more about this, here!

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“Let (ALL) the children come to me…”

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Family, Faith, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Jesus, Special Needs, Special Needs Family, support 26

As a parent, I wanted to provide my children with the same faith I was raised. I am finally able to do that now. Read more about our experiences, here!

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The Sky’s the Limit

Autism, Blogging, Inclusion, Play, playground, Special Needs 6
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Self-Regulation, Stimming and Shopping Success!

Autism, Regulate, Self-Regulation, Shopping, Special Needs, Stimming 18

I used to abhor trips to the grocery store in the past. Now we have successful shopping trips. Read about them here!

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My Message

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!

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