Autism in Our Nest

A Fun History Lesson

April 5, 2019 Autism, Presidents, Special Interests 17

Declan continues to amaze us. Read about his new special interest, here!

Give the Picky Eater – Some Steak!?

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Autism, Food aversions, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating 18

Our pickiest eater decided she wanted to try a new food. She chose….steak?! Read how it went, here!

WWW Wednesday 3 – April – 2019

April 3, 2019 Autism, WWW Wednesday 18

Another WWW Wednesday! Here is what I have been reading….

Autism Gender Differences

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 After School Restraint Collapse, Asperger's, Assessment, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Awareness Month, Depression, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, School, Social Skills, Treatment 23

Different traits? Differences in restricted behaviors? The ability to camouflage symptoms? What are some of the other gender differences in autism? Find out, here!

One Face of Autism

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 April, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Awareness Month, Play 20

It’s Autism Awareness Month! And one face of autism 😊. Read more about this, here!

Another Medal for the Rack!

March 31, 2019 Autism, Running 22

Special post for a special day! Race Day!

Declan and the Cavity

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Autism, Cavities, Dental Work, Dentist, Parent, Sensory Issues 19

Recently we learned Declan had some cavities the dentist wanted to work on in a new way – and we were concerned! Read how we came to terms with this and the outcome, here!

Are There Questions You Would Find Offensive About Autism?

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Autism, Autism Assumptions, Autism Awareness, Question 42

Recently, I was asked if I was ever offended by someone asking me a question about autism. I had to think. Have you ever been offended by a question about autism? Read more about this idea, here!