Autism in Our Nest

Please, Tell Me!

February 23, 2017February 24, 2017 Autism, Communication, Speech 36

When Declan lost his language there was a huge communication gap between us that led to a lot of frustrating moments. Until one day when we had a break through…

Special Needs Family Outings – Updated!

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Special Needs Family, Special Needs Family Outings 9

I love organizations that think of individuals with special needs and their families by providing a time for the special needs family to participate in a fun family activity. Here are some more fun organizations that work to include the special needs family in their environment!

Different, Not Less

February 16, 2017 Autism, Autism Parent, Quotes, Sensory Processing Disorder 14

Temple Grandin has said autism is different, not less. Read how those meaningful words helped me on my journey as an autism parent.

Resetting Expectations

February 14, 2017 Autism, Special Needs 0

When I was younger, I had a list of things I was NEVER going to let my kids do. Having children, and children with autism, my list completely changed. Read about it here!

Resetting Expectations

February 14, 2017February 17, 2017 Autism, Special Needs 11

When I was younger, I had a list of things I was NEVER going to let my kids do. Having children, and children with autism, my list completely changed. Read about it here!

One Big Emotion, One Small Cue

February 12, 2017 Autism, Feeling Cue 0

Whenever Declan is really mad, he does this one small thing. The perfect cue for me to reach out and spend some time with him. Read about the small cue, here!

One Big Emotion, One Small Cue

February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 Autism, Feeling Cue 13

Whenever Declan is really mad, he does this one small thing. The perfect cue for me to reach out and spend some time with him. Read about the small cue, here!