Homeschooling and holidays do not make for a good mix in my opinion. Certainly the holidays pose a interesting blend of problems when it comes to autism. The sensory needs of your autistic child will make even the most mundane homeschooling/ holidays tasks seem excruciating. Imagine how overwhelming it must be
Autistic children can be so difficult to buy for in that they like to play with the same things over and over again. Chronologically, they might be 7 but developmentally, they’re around 4. New toys can be overwhelming for them. This holiday gift guide will hopefully give you some ideas. I
Fun food makes any day far more fun! It’s a great way to get my picky eaters to try new foods. These mummy meatballs are great for Halloween, movie night, or family get togethers. The recipe is not gluten free but I’ll tell you how to make adaptations. Mummy Meatballs
Candy corn is that item that you either love or hate. There is no in between. Sort of like Peeps. This candy corn dessert cup can be made with or without the actual candy corn topping. The dessert itself is not candy corn flavored. Candy Corn Dessert Cups Items Needed:
Dear Autism Mom on Mother’s Day, You’ve probably guessed it’s Mother’s Day again. Everyone is posting sweet pictures on Facebook of cards and gifts their children have given or made them. You are keeping to the routine so as to not upset your autistic child. That’s what good autism moms do
As an autism mom, you spend most of your days waking up early, getting ready, getting the kids out of bed and dressed, making breakfast, driving them to therapy, homeschooling, etc… the list is endless with things you do during the day. Day in and day out, you do the
Caring for an autistic child often comes with a unique set of challenges. Common health issues, from sleep disturbances to sensory sensitivities, can affect their comfort and well-being daily. These health issues can feel overwhelming for parents in addition to autism, but minor adjustments and strategies at home can make
A few years ago, I wore blue because a Facebook friend asked people to wear blue and take a picture for her to show her son. Guess what? I forgot to take a picture! So much for autism awareness! Did I not care about autism anymore? Hardly. I’m just too
Making the holidays work with for your autistic child can be quite a daunting task. Tough choices have to made and explained repeatedly to many people. If you allow too many activities and events to take over then you end up with meltdowns as well as sensory overload. That’s just
Considering that around one in 59 children across the US is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is an understandable need and demand for resources that can help parents navigate raising neurodivergent kids. After all, while raising children with autism is just as rewarding and warm as with any