Amazing Products to Build Life Skills
Ah, life skills. Something that is not taught enough. As a teacher, I get shocked by many things such as 5th graders thinking Canada is a...
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Jan 143 min read
Am I Doing This Right? Questioning the Decisions We Make As Autism Moms
There are many days I ask myself the question, "Am I doing this right?". The answer....who knows? When you decide to birth a human,...
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The 13 Autism Parenting Principles I Live By Daily
It's been over a year since Ellis has been diagnosed with autism and to this day I learn things daily. I am constantly reminded that my...
Oct 29, 20233 min read
10 Fall Activities For Kids with Autism
Autism and outings can be challenging for some, however, that doesn't mean you and your family need to skip out on all the fun. Luckily,...
Sep 29, 20232 min read
5 Amazing Family Halloween Costume Ideas (Sensory Sensitive Ideas Included)
Halloween is right around the corner and the newest trend of the last several years is to dress as a family, so I thought it would be the...
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Don't Judge a Child: Confessions of an Autism Mom
I think when other parents hear the word autism they automatically feel sorry for you. I think I used to be that parent honestly until...
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Autism-Friendly Places: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
We love to travel especially to the beach, but as most of you know traveling is difficult when your child is on the spectrum. Obviously,...
Jul 23, 20233 min read
Does My Child Have a Sensory Processing Disorder?
Just like most children with autism, my son goes to multiple therapies including occupational therapy (OT). Occupational therapy is...
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Autism and Water: Why Individuals with Autism Love the Water
This is a commission-based post, which means compensation may be given to the author if the link is clicked. Water. There is so much...
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5 Things I am Doing to Stay Healthy as a Special Needs Mom
Today I would like to dedicate a long-time-coming post about staying healthy not only as a mom but as a special needs mom. From school...
Jun 12, 20233 min read
5 Amazon Items that Help with Services and Therapies
Today's post is all about toys. Almost every day in May and June I am asked what to get the kids and honestly, I have no idea. We have so...
Apr 14, 20233 min read
Implementing Flexible or Strict Routines for Autistic Individuals
Routines are extremely important for neurotypical and atypical individuals for many reasons. Routines simplify your day, lay out a plan,...
Feb 19, 20232 min read
My Son's Autism Diagnosis Change Me
Autism has changed me. It has turned me into a person that no longer thinks linearly. Autism has morphed me into a better person to be...
Jan 29, 20231 min read
The Best Memes That Explain Being Autism Parent
This post will make you laugh out loud-literally. I feel like in a world where things are "different" or "atypical" a laugh is good...
Jan 21, 20235 min read
5 Strategies When Riding the Waves of an Autism Diagnosis
It's been 3 months since my son was diagnosed with autism and the feelings move like a wave. I use the wave reference a lot in life, so...
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5 Steps to Getting an Autism Diagnosis for Your Child
5 steps to an autism diagnosis is all you need to find some piece of mind
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