Laughing and Loving with Autism
As many of you know, trying new things is not a favorite activity for people with autism. Whether it’s a new food, new clothes or a new way to drive to school, new experiences are often stressful and can bring on sensory meltdowns – if you can even get your child to try! When Rob …
Don’t deny it. At some point in your life, you have judged someone. Whether it was for their choice of jobs or love or clothing – you have done it. I’m not proud of it, and I am working hard at not doing it, but I have judged others. I’ve heard judgments others have said …
I saw a meme the other day that I had to share. Basically, it said that many special needs families are staying home most of the time – that we don’t run and run with kids and other activities. And it encouraged the people who were complaining and losing their minds to consider living like …
My sweet Casey turned 30 last week. I can’t believe it – but I really can’t believe that we’ve been living with autism for so long and haven’t gone completely insane. Had anyone known more about autism way back then, she would have been diagnosed at a much younger age. It’s sad, really. I can …
Continue reading “30 Years of Autism and Counting – It Does Get Easier!”
A few days ago, I posted a meme on our Facebook page about always thinking and worrying about my kids and their future. It wasn’t meant to be anything other than a reminder to other parents (both of typical kids and special needs kids) that everyone feels the same – a near constant state of worry. …
Continue reading “Autism and Having Hope – It’s not Only Possible, but Necessary!”
This week seemed to be the week of missing friends – both in my life and in discussions I’ve had with other autism parents. I have read stories on several autism Facebook pages I follow about missing friends and losing friends because autism is taking over their life. I wish I could say this never …
Continue reading “How to Keep Friends Close when Autism is Your Life”
I just read another post that stated every sheltered workshop and day hab center needs to close and everyone who attends should find a “real” job. I’m not a happy mom. I understand the reasoning behind possible laws stating every able-bodied person should be working and earning a minimum wage. Don’t they think that I …
I know it’s an unusual name for a blog and Facebook page, but it fits us. I’ve been asked a few times in the last month why this is what I chose to call our blog. Since I’m not feeling the best today (just a head cold – yuck!) and my head feels foggy, I …
Yesterday, I heard about a Fountain of Dogs that a city not far from us has and decided to take Casey and Rob today. Casey had already asked about going for a long hike and I knew it was just too hot, so we went to the fountain instead. I knew she would like it …
Until yesterday, the last time we had a family reunion of my aunts and uncles, cousins and my cousins’ children was 10 -12 years ago, I think. It was held in a school that both Casey and Rob were comfortable in and was close to home. I don’t think they even made it till we …