When I was a teenager, my friends loved to watch movies about the end of the world — movies with natural disasters or deadly viruses wiping away entire populations. I always…
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Hey, special-needs parents, I see you. I see you trying to juggle being a mom, OT, ST and ABA therapist while not losing your sanity. I see you comforting your child…
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The art of receiving guests overnight Because most of our family and friends live across the country or across the world, we often have guests over at the house. I…
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This post is sponsored by Autotrader; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’re looking for some Austin road trips, you’re at the right place! Our…
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Or the importance of setting up an example for our children When it comes to parenting, I try to remember that how I act affects how my children behave. It…
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How did you know you had autism? For my entire life, I’ve watched the world through a porthole. Disconnected, alone. Before Charlie was even two, he was diagnosed with autism. At…
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You need to listen to autistic adults If you’re the neurotypical parent of an autistic child and have the audacity to speak about your child’s autism, you’ve probably been told by…
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I often worry about how Charlie’s autism affects Jude. Charlie gets rewarded for things that Jude has been able to do since he was a baby, and that’s hard for Jude…
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We can’t smile through it all It’s not reasonable for us parents to be optimists all the time. To smile through it all. To experience no moments of disappointment when faced…
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“How is he doing?” I often get asked how Charlie is doing, and the truth is I’m not sure how to answer. I wish I could just ask Charlie. Such a…
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Listen up. Autism isn’t a gift for everyone. Autism isn’t always a superpower. Celebrating differences is great, but it’s important to remember that many on the spectrum do not see their…
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Autism, mistakes, ABA therapy and CPS I debated sharing this for obvious reasons, but I believe this will be helpful for many parents. I also know a lot of you follow…