A routine ENT appointment turned tonsillectomy I took Charlie to an ENT specialist this morning. He apparently has sleep apnea and it’s gotten worse lately. Basically, he snores at night and…
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autism
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Autism and motherhood I’ve been (over)thinking a lot the past few days. More so than usual. The fact that some people could think that I don’t love my son specifically because…
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The #actuallyautistic movement I’ve known for a while that there is a community of autistic people who have beliefs about autism that are different than mine. They call themselves #actuallyautistic.…
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Autism and functioning labels I don’t talk about myself too much on the blog; it’s easier for me to talk about Charlie’s autism. Because the severity of Charlie’s autism is so…
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This post was sponsored by Supreme Source as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The newest addition to our…
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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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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Dental Association. Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Dental health is super important in…
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What to do if you’re worried about your child’s development? Today, I’d like to share with you a story of hope for all the moms whose children have developmental delays. I’d…
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Charlie and Jude have completely different personalities but they have one thing in common: they love yogurt. All kind of yogurts. Sweet, tart, in a cup, or in a…
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I know that I’m my own worst enemy This post goes against my instincts, but on my list of 89,512 resolutions is the desire to enjoy the present moment without…
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You know, it’s funny. I have so much to say today yet so little at the same time. Charlie started repeating words consistently. Like actually speaking words out loud. I…
