My New Running Shoes

I have been saving my new running shoes for something special – my next training cycle. But when is that going to be? 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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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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A-Changin With the Times

This image popped up in my Facebook memories from five years ago. Declan had been diagnosed with autism just days before. I was a different person. Read more, here!

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Public Speaking and Anxiety

Recently, I read an article about the benefits (or lack thereof) requiring all students to take public speaking. Read more about this idea, here!

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I Said Yes!

Socializing can cause me great anxiety. Running helps take away my stress and is something I love to do. Could I run a Ragnar?

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Feeling Anxious?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Depression

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“Don’t Look at Me!” Social Anxiety and Me

I have social anxiety. And although I have created a world where I feel safe, I realize the decisions I make are affected by this part of me. Read about this, here!

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On This Day

Over the holidays I clicked the “On this day” update on Facebook. I was taken back on our autism journey.

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