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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What to do after your child was diagnosed with autism? Your child has just been diagnosed with autism. Congratulations! You are now one of us. Did you receive that overwhelming Autism…
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I’m going sugar-free! (almost…) A few weeks ago, I jokingly posted this status on my Facebook page: Today marks 6 weeks without any sugar. I’ve stopped eating meat and dairy, too.…
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April is autism awareness month. If your child just got an autism diagnosis you are probably feeling a whole lot of emotions. From sadness to relief, I’ve felt them all. I…
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What is ABA therapy? Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, or ABA, is the #1 recommended therapy for children on the autism spectrum. Therapists use positive reinforcement to reward wanted behaviors. Before we take…
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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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Mousse Au Chocolat: La Recette! Today, I want to share with you one of my favorite recipes. Some call it chocolate mousse, others call it mousse au chocolat, but we all…
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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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I was recently contacted to do a collaboration by Shayna Brazier, the author of the book Anxiety Makes Me Anxious. I loved the book and finished it in one sitting. Here’s an exploration…
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Is Autism Taboo? Lately, I’ve been feeling down. And it’s difficult to be completely open in my blog when everyone and their grandma can read what I write. Actually, I wish…
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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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Autism
“Je ne suis pas autiste”: Lettre ouverte à Francois Fillon, candidat à la Présidence de la République française
Monsieur Fillon, J’aimerais exprimer mes sentiments quant aux propos que vous avez prononcés lors de votre discours de ce jour. “Je ne suis pas autiste”. Une phrase que vous avez prononcée…
