Autism Parent | Autism in Our Nest

The Autism “Talk”

October 2, 2018February 28, 2019 Autism, Autism Parent, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism 8

I have often wondered if Declan picked up on some of the things that are different in his day compared to his peers. When he does, we will need to talk about these differences and autism. Read more about this, here!

The Social Isolation of Autism Parenting – What Does it Look Like?

September 6, 2018 Autism, Autism Parent, Social Isolation 37

Recently, my husband and I took the kids to a large party. How isolating can autism be? We were at a party! Find out more, here!

Autism Village

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 app, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Parent 21

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a free app to help autism families find autism friendly businesses and organizations? There is! Read more about Autism Village, here!

Autism Acceptance and Inclusion

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion, playground 14

It’s autism awareness month. Here is what I want to see for my children and others on the autism spectrum.

“A Little Too Ironic”

March 1, 2018March 2, 2018 Autism, Autism Parent, Irony, smart phone 13

Smart phones have taken our attention away from the here and now. As an autism parent I am aware that I may begrudge smart phones, but rely on them too.