Autism | Autism in Our Nest

To the Volunteers – Thank You!

May 5, 2019 Autism, Boot Camp, High-5!, Volunteer 22

Declan is involved in some cool activities for kids with special needs – and they are all run by volunteers. Read more about this, here!

Who’s in Your Autism Tribe?

May 3, 2019 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Church, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Social Media, support 17

When my children were diagnosed with autism, I found a shift in the people and organizations that supported us. Read more about this, here!

Our First Field Trip

May 1, 2019 Autism, First Grade, School, School Field Trip 12

Yesterday was a first for both Declan and I – a school field trip! Read how it went, here!

Weekend Wrap Up!

April 29, 2019 Autism, Church, Fun, High Functioning Autism, High-5!, Soccer 15

The kids had a lot of fun doing their favorite things this weekend. And I loved the memories captured in pictures!

A Special Spiritual Journey

April 27, 2019 Acceptance, Autism, Bobby, Church, Jesus 26

Five years ago the church we were members at told us we could no longer bring Declan there. Five years later and my prayers have been answered. Read more about this, here!

The Frustration of Waiting

April 26, 2019 Autism, Patience, Sensory Toys, Time, Waiting 25

One thing Declan has the hardest time with is waiting. Time is abstract and waiting is not fun. Read more about this, here!

Time for a BIG Change!

April 22, 2019 Autism, change, Fun, parenting, Vacation 34

A fiendish little girl convinced Declan he wanted to ride the big kid rides – and my husband and I were terrified to let him try. Read what happened, here!

Trash Words

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 Anger, Autism, frustration, Parent, trash words 17

Through the years we have learned that some of Declan’s words are just a manifestation of the frustration he is feeling and should be disregarded. Read more about this, here!