Special Needs | Autism in Our Nest

It’s Just a Phase

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Family, Hope, Meltdown, Special Needs, Transitions 28

As we wait for school to start again in the fall, we have a hard time at home. The most important thing I keep in mind – it’s just a phase. Read more about it, here!

Autism Siblings

June 9, 2017April 9, 2019 Autism, Autism Family, autism sibling, Sibling 16

Having two younger siblings on the autism spectrum, Bobby has had to grow up pretty fast. And at times, I am concerned that Bobby feels his needs are less important. Read more about our autism journey and that of an awesome autism sibling, here!

“Don’t Look the Other Way” by Elaine’s Bloggers Paradise

March 23, 2017 Autism, Shared Post, Special Needs 1

My fellow blogger, Elaine, posted this wonderful piece today, titled “Don’t Look the Other Way.”

Please take a look at her wonderful post.

Autism Acceptance

March 22, 2017 Advocate, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion 19

As an autism parent, I spread autism awareness. I also encourage autism ACCEPTANCE. For individuals to try and understand and accept one another, regardless of their differences. Read more about autism acceptance, here.

Special Needs Family Outings – Updated!

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Special Needs Family, Special Needs Family Outings 9

I love organizations that think of individuals with special needs and their families by providing a time for the special needs family to participate in a fun family activity. Here are some more fun organizations that work to include the special needs family in their environment!

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!

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!