Tag: Parent

Quality Time

Autism, Fun, Parent 18

“I just thought we would spend more time together.” I was sitting at my computer with my reading glasses at the edge of my

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Just Another Day – In Quarantine

Autism, COVID-19, Parent, parenting, Quarantine, School, Sports, Vaccine 35

I was SO close to getting my vaccine. And then the unwanted happened. Read about it, here!

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His and Hers

Autism, Cavities, Dental Work, Dentist, Driving, Parent, parenting 17

When it comes to our cars we do not have a His or Hers. They are both OURS. Read more, here!

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On the Weigh to Better Health

Activities, Autism, Chewy Necklace, Chewy Tube, Compulsive Overeating, COVID-19, Dogs, exercise, Food, Masks, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, Overeating, Parent, Picky Eating, Play, playground, Routine, Running, School, Special Interests, weight, weight gain, You Tube, Zoom 22

Spending a lot of time at home + bad snacking habits = new numbers at the doctor’s office. Read more, here!

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Square One Art

Autism, COVID-19, Online Learning, parenting, School 48

It was a very special art class, where Declan completed a very special piece of artwork. Check it out!

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Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

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!

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STUFF Everywhere

Autism, COVID-19, Flexible Thinking, games, Gaming, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, Patience, Toys, Trampoline 28

Just one more transition at home we’ve had to make with COVID-19 – there is STUFF everywhere! Read more, here!

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10 Tips for Successful Online Learning

Autism, COVID-19, learning, Online Learning, parenting, Routine, schedule, School, Sensory Needs, Social Distancing, Zoom 38

Online learning is back! This time it will be different, and we need to be ready. Read how, here!

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The Birthday Beast and Life Lessons

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, behavior, Birthday, COVID-19, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, family, frustration, games, Gaming, learning, losing, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Regulate, Restricted Interests, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing 24

While trying to create the best birthday ever for Declan, we unintentionally created a birthday beast. Read how we handled the beast, here!

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“SHHHH!”

ADHD, Autism, COVID-19, Dogs, Friends, learning, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, School 25

With my husband working in the basement everyday, “SHHH!” can be heard daily. If he isn’t returning to work because it isn’t safe, why are kids and teachers being sent back? Read more, here!

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