Time for the big move! We’re moving so soon and I could not be more excited. I’ve already started packing our winter clothes, most books, and other items we don’t use…
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“Don’t compare your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel” Social media can generate insecurity in even the most self-confident individuals. Last night, Jude was sick so I stayed up with him…
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Autism and the difficulty of going out in public It can be hard for us to do things as a family. For instance, the boys love watching movies but going to…
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Surgery day Tomorrow is already surgery day. It came so fast. There are still a lot of unanswered questions and fear surrounding Charlie’s tonsillectomy. As a mom, I second guess myself…
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Welcome to The Autism Cafe, today I’m going to share with you my favorite photo spots in Austin, TX. Best photo spots in Austin Photography is a hobby of mine. I…
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There’s so much to learn when you become a mom There’s just so much to learn when you become a mother. In fact, as soon as you see those two beautiful…
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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 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: 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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