After I was diagnosed with autism, I longed to find people who understood me and what I was going through. It’s comforting to be around others who “get it”. I found…
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Autism Activities I’m always on the lookout for good ways to keep Charlie entertained. If these autism activities are stimulating, even better, and if they help him learn skills, that’s the…
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Misconceptions about ABA Therapy There’s controversy around ABA therapy, a controversy I’d like to offer some perspective on. Is ABA perfect? No, but does it mean we should cancel ABA…
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Autism quotes that you need to read today There’s nothing like an inspirational quote to give you a new perspective on a subject. Here are a few quotes about autism that…
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IS AUTISM THE SAME FOR EVERYONE? If you’re wondering if autism is the same for everyone, the answer is no. When it comes to autism, no two autistics are alike. …
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Autism and stimming: Should we let people with autism stim? It depends but the short answer is “yes, if they’re not harming themselves or others”. Stimming isn’t quirky and cute for…
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My dream autism world Imagine a world where autism advocates raise awareness of not just the advantages but the struggles too of being on the spectrum, ceasing their attacks on the…
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Today, I got Charlie’s speech therapy progress report, and excuse my language, but holy sh*t, I‘m impressed. It’s hands down the best progress report I’ve seen in over 5 years of…
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How to make learning fun When it comes to learning and teaching the boys skills, I like to keep it fun. It’s more motivating for them, and they don’t even realize…
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How to not offend an autism advocate? Things you can’t say about autism Talking about autism can be tricky. It seems there’s controversy hiding behind every word, phrase, and symbol. You…
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Find structure with a visual schedule The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but autistic kiddos who strive on routine are hit especially bad. A month ago, we made…
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Wooden Water Table DIY I love wooden toys for the kids and I’ve wanted to get a wooden water table because, in Texas, it’s already hot as hell. That…