Sensory Seeking | Autism in Our Nest

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!

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!

4 Aids to Help the Autistic Online Learner

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Fidget toy, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, schedule, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Social Distancing, support, Trampoline, Transitions, Visual Learning 34

As we gear up for online learning in the fall, I realized there are four special accommodations I make for my autistic son so he can be successful with school. Read more, here!

The Plans Unfold

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Impulsivity, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sensory Seeking, Sibling, Social Distancing, Speech, Swimming, Teacher 21

The first round of plans for the new school year have been sent out. Knowing MY kids, one of the plans made me smile. Read more about it, here!

We’re A Different Type of Family

July 6, 2019 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!

The Signs of Autism I Missed

May 14, 2019 Autism, Diagnosis, Echolalia, High Functioning Autism, Language, Meltdown, Repetitive Behaviors, Routine, Safety Awareness, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Seeking, Sleep, support, Symptoms 25

After reading a similar article, I realized there were signs of autism I had missed when my children were babies. Read about them, here!

My Little Honey Badger

December 18, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Fun, Parent, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking 6

Decorating the tree this year for Christmas I came across an old ornament that reminded me of when Declan was a baby. Read more about the ornament and what I have learned through the years, here!

A Different Kind of Sensory Swing

October 18, 2018 Autism, Calming Method, Calming Space, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Bin, Sensory Needs, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Sensory Seeking 11

When Declan was two, he had the best Occupational Therapist. She helped me find the best sensory tools to help Declan – and we talked about a sensory swing. Read how we are meeting that sensory need, here!