Snow Day!

Snow days are way different this year – if you let them be! Today Declan claimed an official snow day. Read about it, here!

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On the Weigh to Better Health

Spending a lot of time at home + bad snacking habits = new numbers at the doctor’s office. Read more, 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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They’re All Mountains

Another social situation, another mountain Declan was willing to die on. Read more about this, 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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Thinking About the Progression of Play

After reading an article about kids falling out of their chairs at school because of weaker muscles from less activity, I started thinking about my playground experiences from yesteryear vs. my kids play of today. Read more, here!

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Finding Success with Friends!

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….

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Do I Have to Explain?

Sometimes I wonder if I should explain Declan’s behaviors, or not? And to whom? When? Find out what I discovered, here!

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Can DIR Floortime Help Kids With Autism Develop Communication Skills?

When Declan was two, his workers encouraged me to go to the one place I was hesitant to go with Declan: the floor. Read more about DIR Floortime, here!

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GIFTS FOR AN AUTISTIC CHILD: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

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