Over the holidays I clicked the “On this day” update on Facebook. I was taken back on our autism journey.
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Tag: Autism
Good or Bad? Right or Wrong?
Good vs. Bad “Declan, please put your Spiderman mask on! Other people have on masks – it is okay…” “NO! I can’t break the
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5 Tips to Help Children with Autism with Personal Hygiene
“Alright,” I started and addressed my husband, “you and Bobby get a shower at the neighbors. I will take Cate to shower at my
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The 100’s Club
“Oh my gosh, it was the cutest thing ever!” The teachers aid gushed, bending over and putting her hands on her knees. She popped
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What to Look for in an Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessor
One of the first sentences Declan repeated was the phrase, “Awww, c’mon, are you kidding me?” When he was evaluated for autism, he must
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Declan Gives Thanks
“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
“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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High-5 Soccer!
This Fall, Declan decided he wanted to play soccer. Thankfully a friend referred us to a special program for special kids. And Declan had a blast!
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“You’re Too Sensitive”
“You’re too sensitive” is a statement I have heard for years. Recently I discovered information about the Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Read more about the whole connection, here!
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School Conferences, Self-Assessments
“Okay, Cate. What is the teacher going to say about you today?” I ask, standing at the front door ready to head to the
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