Autism | Autism in Our Nest

So Much Progress!

October 12, 2019October 12, 2019 Autism, change, Speech 17

After watching a 17 second video of Declan from 3 years ago, I realized how much progress he has made. Check it out, here!

To Apologize or To Not Apologize

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Autism, Friendships, Meltdown, Social Interaction, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills 34

After a failed attempt at socialization that went horribly wrong, I had mixed feelings if Declan should be the first to apologize. Read more, here!

I’m sorry, I have Tourette Syndrome – a guest post – Reblog

October 6, 2019 Autism, Jeff Cann, Tourette Syndrome 3

Here is what I have learned about Tourette Syndrome from fellow blogger, Jeff Cann.

Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Autism, Bullying, Depression, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion, Parent, parenting, Special Needs 30

Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!

WWW Wednesday, September 25, 2019

September 25, 2019 Autism, WWW Wednesday 34

WWW Wednesday!

It Takes A Village

September 23, 2019 Autism, Coaching, High Functioning Autism, Soccer 18

Catelyn has a tone. But even though Catelyn has High Functioning Autism it is NOT okay for her to be disrespectful or rude. Read how she is learning, here!

My Road (R)age

September 22, 2019 Autism, Cell Phone, Driving, Road Rage 26

When driving, there is nothing that makes me more upset than seeing another driver out on the road acting irresponsibly. And after reading a funny obituary, I had some thoughts about my own. Read more, here!

The Schedule

September 19, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, schedule, Transitions 23

Declan has a hard time transitioning from any activity when at home. So, I went back to the schedule – something he could see visually – to find success. Read more about it, here!