Autism | Autism in Our Nest

Don’t “Say Cheese!”

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 Autism, pictures 24

How do I get good pictures of Declan. my son with autism? I have learned a few tricks through the years. Read about them, here!

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…

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!