Category: Parent

Applying Learned Social Skills

Autism, Calming Method, frustration, IEP, learning, Parent, parenting, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills, Stay-At-Home Mom 19

At school, Declan is learning skills and succeeding in a supportive controlled environment.
There is a lot of social learning that occurs outside of school too that has been a challenge. Read more, here!

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The Tokens of Our Youth

Autism, Parent, parenting, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Special Interests, Spiderman, Stay-At-Home Mom 28

The kids willingly went through their toys for donation. What I found in their donation bag came as quite a surprise. Read more, here!

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I Think I Finally Got it Right

Autism, Parent, parenting, Routine, Stay-At-Home Mom, Summer Activities, Summer Camp 19

Summer is NOT my favorite season. But for once, I think I finally got it right. Read more, here!

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In the Business of Making Fun Stories

Autism, Fun, Parent, Stay-At-Home Mom, Story 27

Catelyn and Declan decided to start a business. Turns out they also made some funny memories. Read more, here!

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A-Changin With the Times

Assessment, Autism, Diagnosis, learning, Meltdown, Parent, Resources, School, social anxiety, Stay-At-Home Mom, support 22

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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A Great Experience For All!

Autism, Camp, Fun, Parent, Summer Camp 24

We were so nervous to have Declan away for a week at an overnight camp for children with special needs. It really turned out to be a great experience for us all. Read about it, here!

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Just a VSCO Girl, Living in a VSCO World

Autism, High Functioning Autism, Introvert, Parent, Social Behavior, Social Thinking, VSCO Girl 19

Catelyn has the luxury of social media when it comes to learning the trends of today. But is it a luxury to look like everyone else? Read more, here!

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We’re A Different Type of Family

Autism, Parent, parenting, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Spiderman, Stay-At-Home Mom 13

We are not your typical family. We’re a different type of family. But we found a way that works for us. Read more about this, here!

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The Parts of Autism That Only the Family Sees

Autism, Boot Camp, family, High-5!, Meltdown, Parent, parenting 43

After hearing a judgmental comment, I realized there are parts of autism in our family that others will never see. Read more about this, here!

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Would You Rather…More Sleep? Yes Please! Autism and Sleep Issues

Autism, Deep Pressure, IEP, Melatonin, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 26

Every time I think I have the perfect solution to help Declan sleep through the night, he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning – FOR THE DAY! Read more about this, here!

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