“Excuse me, Mr. Adam? I have something to say:”

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Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

Declan left the pool season as Mr. Social and entered the online classroom where social interaction with peers is not allowed. Read more about this transition, here!

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The good, the bad, and the indifferent; Autism and social cues

Declan has had a lot of social opportunities at the pool this summer. Some good, some bad, and some indifferent. Read about this, here!

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Risks, Risks, Everywhere a Risk

In the past five months we have assessed which risks we were willing to take in any situation. This weekend we allowed the kids a new activity. Read about it, here!

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They’re All Mountains

Another social situation, another mountain Declan was willing to die on. Read more about this, here!

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On Socializing and Diving Boards

Declan’s social isolation bubble at the pool has been popped. Now he is looking to socialize, without much success. But there is something new for him to focus on. Read more, here!

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When Personalities Clash

Another school year, another IEP meeting – both of which I am glad are over. Read why, here!

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“I’m too Embarrassed!”

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

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Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.

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!

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Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

Being a socially anxious introvert, I have often wondered how much of my personality was passed to my kids, and how much their experiences would shape their socialization patterns. Nature vs nurture – who wins?

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