Restricted Interests | Autism in Our Nest

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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!

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The Safe Place

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Autism, Calming Method, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, Routine, Trampoline, You Tube 29

As my older children move on each year to age appropriate likes or interests, there are specific interests of Declan’s that have not changed. Read more about this, here!

Then and Now

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Autism, eBay, Fun, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Shopping, Special Interests 22

Just having a little fun while walking down memory lane. Check it out!

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Gimme A Brake!

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 1/1 Aid, Anxiety, Autism, Calming Method, fidget cube, Fidget toy, Gift for an Autistic Child, Oral Sensory Toys, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, School, Sensory Bin, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Special Interests, Toys 22

Declan is infatuated with another special interest. This one has me driving EVERYWHERE. Read about it, here!

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The Birthday Beast and Life Lessons

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 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!

Perfecting the Fine Art of the “Tune Out”

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Autism, Conversation, COVID-19, Flexible Thinking, Gaming, Listening, Mario, Nintendo, parenting, Restricted Interests, Scripting, Sonic, Special Interests, Toys, You Tube 32

Declan is STUCK on a new interest and really enjoys talking (only) about it. Read more, here!

The Ever Changing Christmas

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Autism, Bobby, Christmas, Church, Elf on the Shelf, High Functioning Autism, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests 28

While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!

Celebrating the SPOOKTACULAR Season!

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Autism, Halloween, Restricted Interests, Special Interests 13

With Halloween just around the corner Declan’s restricted interests have taken a sharp turn to Horrorville. Read more about this, here!

The Tokens of Our Youth

August 28, 2019 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!

Ready For Change

August 5, 2019 Autism, Gun Reform,, Guns, Presidents, Restricted Interests, Trip, U.S. Presidents 20

Change is possible and the time is now. Read more, here!