Tag: Autism Family

A Very Special Friendship

Autism, Friendships 21

Declan has a very special friendship with our dog, Molly. Read more about this friendship, here!

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I am an Autism Parent

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, support 21

I am an autism parent. I should not be shamed to identify myself in this way. Read why, here.

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What Does a Good Friend to Someone with Autism Look Like?

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills 14

What does a good friend to someone with autism look like? Find out, here!

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Autism and Aggression

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, autism sibling 20

Lately, I have been enjoying the TV show, The Walking Dead.  I love a good post-apocalyptic story and The Walking Dead fits the mold.

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The GOOD in 2017

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Inclusion, Julia, Kindergarten, Potty Training, Sesame Street, Soccer 12

If I am not careful, my “mom” worry takes over. So I took a look back to highlight all the GOOD of 2017.

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On This Day

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, Love, social anxiety 29

Over the holidays I clicked the “On this day” update on Facebook. I was taken back on our autism journey.

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Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 16

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

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Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 0

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

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Declan Gives Thanks

Autism, Autism Family, School Project, Thanksgiving 17

“Okay, Declan,” I said and put the large feather on the table, “What are you thankful for?” “Thanksgiving.” “Yes, at Thanksgiving we think about

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The Sky’s the Limit

Autism, Blogging, Inclusion, Play, playground, Special Needs 6

“Ewww….” “What is it?” “Bug Bob posted another one of his bug pictures on Facebook.  This thing is gross – see?” “Ew.  That is

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