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Autism checklist for adults I was diagnosed with high-functioning autism as an adult. Read my post about it here. I often get asked what the signs are and if I knew…
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Autism Jargon: say that again? One thing I wish they had given us after Charlie was diagnosed with autism is a little book with all those autism acronyms we were going…
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Autism in girls I often get asked why I was diagnosed with autism so late in life, and why it wasn’t caught when I was a child. There are two main…
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This post was sponsored by GOJO, the makers of PURELL® products, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. It’s almost move-in day! Did y’all see how fast our new house…
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Autism: When a picture tells a thousand words. At first glance, it’s just two children fighting. If you look closely, though, you’ll notice Jude’s pouty face. He’s sad. He wanted…
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Being an autism mom 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…
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Symptoms of autism: How did you know Charlie was autistic? I often get messages asking me questions… How did you know he had autism? What are symptoms of autism in babies? What…
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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…
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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…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the American Dental Association. December will be here in no time, and there’ll be so much to do. Between…
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In a world that can be so harsh, it’s a shame when we shield ourselves for fear of getting hurt or appearing too emotional. By doing so, we also prevent ourselves from forming deep connections. If there’s one lesson I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this one: there is nothing wrong with being soft or vulnerable. Life is too short to keep those feelings inside. Tell the people in your life that they matter. Tell them you love them. And don’t wait for Valentines Day either! Tell ’em on a random Tuesday morning with their coffee. Tell ‘em on a Thursday night after hearing a song that reminds you of them. Just tell them.
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In a world that can be so harsh, it’s a shame when we shield ourselves for fear of getting hurt or appearing too emotional. By doing so, we also prevent ourselves from forming deep connections. If there’s one lesson I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this one: there is nothing wrong with being soft or vulnerable. Life is too short to keep those feelings inside. Tell the people in your life that they matter. Tell them you love them. And don’t wait for Valentines Day either! Tell ’em on a random Tuesday morning with their coffee. Tell ‘em on a Thursday night after hearing a song that reminds you of them. Just tell them.
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![Now that Jude is 3, he’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie. Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me? Why Charlie can’t talk? Why Charlie has autism?
I don’t know that I’ve found a good answer to his questions yet. What does autism even mean to a 3-year-old? Probably not much. I’ve explained to Jude that Charlie has different abilities and needs than other kids and that he does love him even though he doesn’t say it. That seemed to make sense to him, at least a little. I’ve seen Jude say “I love you” to Charlie, and after being met by silence, whisper to himself “I love you too, Jude” pretending the words came from Charlie. Jude is such a sensitive boy. He loves Charlie unconditionally. No matter how many times Charlie pushes him away, Jude always forgives him. “It’s okay, Charlie has autism. That’s why he doesn’t want a hug”... 💕 [My book is available for pre-order/Link in bio]](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/05a688d70aa224e9793af30ada1bb9d9/5D225813/t51.2885-15/e35/c110.0.860.860/s320x320/51021880_118223365936934_6145706230641208403_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "Now that Jude is 3, he’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie. Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me? Why Charlie can’t talk? Why Charlie has autism?
I don’t know that I’ve found a good answer to his questions yet. What does autism even mean to a 3-year-old? Probably not much. I’ve explained to Jude that Charlie has different abilities and needs than other kids and that he does love him even though he doesn’t say it. That seemed to make sense to him, at least a little. I’ve seen Jude say “I love you” to Charlie, and after being met by silence, whisper to himself “I love you too, Jude” pretending the words came from Charlie. Jude is such a sensitive boy. He loves Charlie unconditionally. No matter how many times Charlie pushes him away, Jude always forgives him. “It’s okay, Charlie has autism. That’s why he doesn’t want a hug”... 💕 [My book is available for pre-order/Link in bio]")
