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Quality Time

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 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

The Hypocrite

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 1/1 Aid, Autism, Bobby, IEP, learning, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, School 22

Two different kids, two different expectations on learning. Read about it, here!

Just Another Day – In Quarantine

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 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!

No Big Deal

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Autism, Autism Awareness, Early Detection, Early Intervention, frustration, M-CHAT, Parent, parenting, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, services, Stimming, You Tube 24

It’s Autism Awareness month and as I look back, I realize how close we were to delaying an autism diagnosis based on my personality. Read about it, here!

His and Hers

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 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!

On the Weigh to Better Health

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 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!

Back to School…Right?

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, IEP, Masks, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, schedule, School, Speech 27

Declan is supposed to start back at school in one week. At least, I think so. Right? Read more, here!

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!