Tag: High Functioning Autism

Autism Acceptance and Inclusion

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion, playground 14

It’s autism awareness month. Here is what I want to see for my children and others on the autism spectrum.

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Light it Up….Pink?!

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion 14

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.  The kids and I have joined many others around the world by wearing colorful mismatched socks.  The

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Firsts

Autism, Autism Family, Autism Parent 9

Bobby recently had a “first” for himself. Which got me thinking about our autism family and other firsts ahead. Read more about it, here!

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The Need for Better Ways to Identify Girls with Autism

Autism, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Julia, Mental Health 13

“Are there any concerns with these?” I asked the nurse as I held baby Cate, preparing for her vaccinations. The nurse filled me on

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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 Girls: The Hidden Gender”

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Clothing, eye contact, Friendships, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction 35

Girls and boys on the autism spectrum often present differently. Read about our family’s gender differences, here!

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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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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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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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“You’re Too Sensitive”

Autism, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Introversion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity 16

“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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