Autism and Clothing When Charlie was younger, getting him dressed was a challenge. Autism is often accompanied by sensory issues, and Charlie’s no different. He used to fight us every day…
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Children’s development and toys Having a child with autism has taught me a lot of things. One of them is that not all kids love toys. Charlie doesn’t really like toys.…
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My last shopping trip at the grocery store I want to share a positive experience with you. Yesterday, I went grocery shopping with both Charlie and Jude. Last time I took…
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Playing dressed up is great. It’s fun, it encourages kids to use their imagination, and it sparks their creativity. It’s even more important if your child has autism because it’s often…
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Friendships are challenging I don’t know what it is about friendship that is so difficult for me to completely grasp. I understand the concept but putting it into application is complicated.…
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I’m sorry. I lied. I lied to you when I told you that things get easier. They don’t. In fact, as the gap gets bigger and bigger between my son and…
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Going out in public If your child has autism or not, you know how chaotic running errands can become. Honestly, sometimes I choose to stay home because I don’t want to…
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Autism, SPD, and feeding issues As you may know, something my boys struggle with is eating. Charlie is okay at feeding himself… Well, he understands the concept of using a spoon…
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The silver lining There’s a silver lining to having a child with autism that people don’t talk about. Specifically there’s a silver lining to raising a child that is almost neurotypical…
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The struggles of being high-functioning I want people to understand that high functioning autism is a disability. Of course, in my opinion I’m lucky to only be mildly affected by autism but it’s still…
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This is a snippet from my book, All Across the Spectrum, that you can pre-order here. April is autism awareness month. If your child was just diagnosed with autism you are…
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About this book Written and illustrated by Scottish duo Jane Evans and Ruth Mutch, Vera McLuckie and the Daydream Club follows the adventures of lively young characters who display dyspraxia,…