Tag: Autism

The Ever Changing Christmas

Autism, Bobby, Christmas, Church, Elf on the Shelf, High Functioning Autism, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests 28

While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!

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Understanding ALL the Challenges

1/1 Aid, Autism, conference, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, frustration, parenting, Santa, Social Skills, Teacher 28

After seeing a positive outcome, does one really understand how challenging some things can be for my autistic son? Read more, here!

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The Empty Trail

Autism, Elf on the Shelf, exercise, Running, Safety Awareness, Uncle Wayne 22

Facing an empty trail at the start of my run, I heard an old familiar voice in my head, guiding my decisions. Read about it, here!

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Guess Who’s Back… Back Again…

Autism, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf, Special Interests 16

This Eminem song has been stuck in my head ever since a favorite holiday tradition of Declan’s returned. Read more, here!

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Working on New Listening Skills

Audiobooks, Autism, Listening, parenting, Reading, Social Skills, Stay-At-Home Mom 28

Comprehension based on listening? Nah, that’s too hard. I need to read it to get it….. Right? Maybe….

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Compulsive Overeating and Autism

Autism, Chewy Tube, Compulsive Overeating, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, Overeating, parenting, Sensory Needs 34

Children on the spectrum are five times as likely to be obese as their typical peers due to different challenges, including compulsive overeating. Read more, here!

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In With the NEW (to Me) and You!

Autism, Blogging, parenting, Special Needs 20

While I was looking for an old post, I realized a shift had taken place. Check out some new reads, here!

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Riding the Autism Wave

Autism, behavior, Deep Pressure, parenting, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Sock, support, Time Out 10

As a parent, I am often riding high on the wave with Declan in all his successes. But sometimes, the wave comes crashing down and I help him through the hard times. Read more, here!

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The Return to Old Faithful

Autism, Fun, Play, playground, Scripting, Special Interests, Spiderman 20

The holiday of horror has passed, and Declan has returned to old favorite special interests. Find out more, here!

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Robyn Coupe: HOMEMAKER

Autism, Betty Ford, Stay-At-Home Mom 27

Reading my current occupation of HOMEMAKER on the internet was jarring. For all the wrong reasons. I made it right with a little help from Betty Ford. Read more, here!

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