I know that I’m my own worst enemy This post goes against my instincts, but on my list of 89,512 resolutions is the desire to enjoy the present moment without…
Browsing Category
Autism
-
-
You know, it’s funny. I have so much to say today yet so little at the same time. Charlie started repeating words consistently. Like actually speaking words out loud. I…
-
Since before Jude was even born, I’ve thought so long about how Charlie’s autism will affect him as he grows up. When Jude gets ignored trying to play with Charlie, does…
-
Lack of information around autism Even though there’s a lot of support out there, there are still things that make us, autism parents, cringe. At least, it makes me cringe. Let…
-
Raising a nonverbal autistic child is emotionally draining. It’s hard for all parties involved. It’s hard for Charlie who can’t communicate beyond basic needs (like “I want water”) but it’s also…
-
Thank you Oscar for sponsoring this post Today I want to talk to you about something really important: having health insurance. It doesn’t matter how healthy you are, you unfortunately never…
-
Today, Heather Thornton is taking over the blog to tell you about her autism journey. Heather Thornton is the author and illustrator behind the books and designer behind her brand whirlykidde. …
-
6 inspirational quotes about autism 1- “If you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.” – Stephen Shore 2- “Why Fit in when you were born to standout?” -Dr.…
-
Independence, self-care skills, and autism When I think about Charlie’s future, I often wonder what it will look like. I wonder if he’ll ever be able to live as…
-
Charlie’s autism update I realized I haven’t shared a Charlie update in quite some time. Things are mostly the same. We aren’t seeing any regression, nor much improvement with language. Charlie…
-
It’s important for kids to have a positive learning environment at home. Even if your children aren’t school-aged yet, it’s a good idea to create a space in your house dedicated…
-
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ABLEnow. Raising a child with special needs When Charlie was first diagnosed with autism almost three years ago we didn’t…