Friendships | Autism in Our Nest

Our New Old Schedule

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 2020, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Masks, Parent, parenting, Routine, schedule, School, Social Distancing, Socialization, Zoom 28

Daylight Savings Time ALMOST got me again. Thankfully, we are back on schedule. Our new old schedule!

Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Fun, games, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, schedule, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Socialization, Speech, Swimming, Zoom 22

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!

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

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 Acceptance, Autism, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Impulsivity, Inclusion, learning, parenting, Play, Pool, Social Behavior, Social Cues, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 25

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

majestic mountain peak hidden in cloudy sky

They’re All Mountains

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 Autism, Autism Acceptance, concrete thinking, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Friends, Friendships, frustration, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Play, Pool, Self-Regulation, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills, Socialization, Special Interests, Swimming 21

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

On Socializing and Diving Boards

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friends, Friendships, Fun, learning, Parent, parenting, Pool, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Socialization, Summer Activities, Swimming 22

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!

Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Introversion, Introvert, Nature vs Nurture, Parent, parenting, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Skills, Socialization 20

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?

Finding Success with Friends!

March 23, 2019 Autism, Friendships, Fun, Play, Success 34

I have always wanted Declan to find success in social situations. I know how bad he wants to have friends and to play. Then, one day….

Our House is a Zoo

January 31, 2019 Autism, Cat, Dogs, family, Friendships 34

After adopting a new dog and rescuing a stray cat – our house is a zoo! Read more about it, here!

In Three Years’ Time…

January 28, 2019 Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Acceptance, blessing, Blogging, Friendships, playground, Recess, School, Social Interaction, Social Skills 27

In three years’ time I am excited to come back and read this post about Declan’s friend, Grace. His friend, his guide and his advocate. Read more about this, here!