Autism in Our Nest

Thankful for a Different Mindset

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, behavior, behavior change, Bobby, Church, Diagnosis, Early Detection, Early Intervention, Elopement, Occupational Therapy, Parent, School, services 15

Without the blessing of early detection and early intervention for Declan I realize I would have spent the last six years saying, “He should know better.” Read more about this, here!

Our Autism House

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Autism, family, Friends, House, Parent 17

When Bobby asked to have a special friend over, we noticed all the scratches, stains and holes in the walls in our autism house. But there is also something very special in our house. Find out what, here!

Time to Get Crafty

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Autism, School, Valentine's Day 19

Another year, another bout of Valentine’s Day cards for Declan’s class. Read how he likes his cards (and his REAL Valentine), here!

WWW Wednesday 2-5-20

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 WWW Wednesday 25

Here’s what I’ve been reading!

A Lesson Worth Learning

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Autism, Bulldozer Parenting, Grades, High Functioning Autism, learning, Parent, parenting, School 22

When Catelyn told me her semester grade was brought down because of an assignment she missed, I realized I had a parenting choice – call the teacher or not call the teacher? Find out what I did, here!