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
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
Every parent’s goal is to do the best they can for their kids, give them a childhood that is filled with happy memories, let them live their best quality of life. Autism or homeschool, these autism morning routines are the way to fulfill them. None of this happens overnight. Start
Some nights you just want to stay in, even for a date. A cold, rainy night may leave you wanting to snuggle up and avoid leaving the house for anything. Maybe there is no babysitter in sight thanks to autism. Let’s honor that feeling of cozy nights with 5 great
Autism, regardless of age, is challenging on the best of days. The teen years are especially challenging due to hormones, the desire to fit in, etc. even for a typical child. There is hope, however, for helping your autistic teen thrive in their surroundings. You simply need to think outside
In times of economic hardship, many people are forced to cut back on their expenses and live more frugally. This transition can be difficult for many people, but fortunately it’s possible to live on a budget without severely sacrificing the quality of life. Let’s talk about some tips on living
Observation skills are one of the most important things an autistic child can learn. It will help them with so many other aspects of learning and life. So much so that I am a HUGE proponent of working on them regularly. Our autistic children must have the ability to see
Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday of the year. In addition to celebrating the birth of Jesus, it is a time to give gifts to my friends and family, spend time together, travel, and celebrate fun Christmas traditions. After a year full of mistakes, disappointments, regrets, wins, losses, changes,
For many autism families, the Christmas season can bring supremely high levels of stress. The expectations that come along with the holidays can lead to stress, depression or disappointment. Add in not planning for making it successful for your autistic child and the stress will overwhelm you. It’s important, as
Are you working on your marriage or your divorce? Someone wise once said those words to me during a particularly rough patch in my marriage. I must confess that those words more than stung just a bit when uttered to me. I was taken aback by their brashness but those