Julia, an autistic character and the first character to be introduced on Sesame Street with special needs, made her debut on the show this month. The red-haired, green-eyed character adds interest and invites…
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Autism, SPD, and feeding issues Many children on the autism spectrum struggle with feeding. In most cases, it’s due to sensory issues. The texture of certain foods can be aversive to…
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Big brothers are awesome! Growing up, I always wanted a big brother. I don’t know, maybe it’s silly. Around 8 years old, I came to peace with the fact that it proooobably…
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What toy to get for your child with autism? Buying toys for a child who has autism can be challenging. First of all, many children on the spectrum have restricted interests and…
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Today is Autism awareness day Charlie just turned 4 and he’s still non-verbal but he’s come a long way with communication. Being able to communicate basic needs on his iPad has decreased…
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This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Spring Break is here, y’all! Let’s talk about vacations and traveling with kids, because it can…
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Raising a non-verbal child. I wouldn’t change you for the world, but… I often talk about how proud I am of Charlie and how much I love him, how I wouldn’t…
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I want to take a minute to write about a touchy subject: autism and functioning labels. What are functioning labels? Functioning labels are used to give more information about the functioning level…
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I was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism as an adult. It may be a surprise to some of you, but possibly not so much for other people who know me well. You must…
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Being the parent of a child with special-needs is rewarding but let’s face it… it’s often challenging and finding people you can relate to is difficult.But we’re not alone. You are…
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I often get messages asking me questions… How did you know he had autism? What was he doing that worried you? What were the early signs of autism when he was…
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A Glimpse of Hope “I think he’ll talk.” That’s what the developmental pediatrician said this morning. These words came from the same doctor who diagnosed Charlie with severe autism and was…