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Thanks Beddy’s, for gifting us adorable zipper bedding – all opinions expressed are my own. Use code AUTISMCAFE for a discount at Beddy’s Last year, Jude was evaluated for autism*. He…
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Raising a child with severe nonverbal autism is always challenging. I overthink all my decisions. Every little thing seems so complicated, even when it might not be. I often decide not…
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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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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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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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Potty training a child whether autistic or not can be challenging. When Charlie was 2 1/2, we decided to give potty training a shot with the help of his ABA therapists.…
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This post is sponsored by Zappos. All opinions expressed are my own. Autism and sensory issues People with autism often have sensory issues. Charlie, for instance, refuses to wear certain fabrics, clothing tags…
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Happy Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. I’m not used to being celebrated myself because I still feel like I’m the one who should be calling my mom to wish her…
