This is a snippet from my book, All Across the Spectrum, that you can pre-order here. April is autism awareness month. If your child was just diagnosed with autism you are…
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Potty training a child whether autistic or not can be challenging. When Charlie was 2 1/2, we decided to give potty training a shot with the help of his ABA therapists.…
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Happy Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. I’m not used to being celebrated myself because I still feel like I’m the one who should be calling my mom to wish her…
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The weight of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult Since I was officially diagnosed with autism and came out as autistic, I’ve heard it all: You don’t look autistic……
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland’s. Being a mom comes with a whole lot of emotions. It’s a beautiful journey that brings emotions into…
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Today I’m raising a glass of Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay to my first born, Charlie, who made me who I am today. I know how that sounds. So cliché. Whatever! It’s literally…
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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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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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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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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…