I expect that this question will be answered differently by different people.  As Autism is a dynamic condition, everyone is affected differently. Because of this difference, I can imagine that it may be challenging for some families to understand what their child with Autism is feeling. This is especially true with nonverbal children. Before Emmett began to speak, it was heartbreaking because we never really knew what he was feeling.  Honestly, even now, after he's gained language, it's still a challenge to understand where he's coming from at times. We learned to interpret the noises he would make and it helped us to gauge how he was feeling in the absence of the spoken word.. How do you know what your verbal or nonverbal child with Autism is feeling? Have…

What is you purpose? Sounds like a weird question, doesn't it? However,  when you break it down, it's actually a pretty good question. I've always felt like everyone in this world has a calling, something they were put here to do. I'm asking what you were put here to do? I've thought about this myself, many times over the years, especially when life took yet another unexpected turn. When I was younger, I thought I had everything all figured out.  My late grandmother always said that I was meant for something truly profound.  My teachers used to say that they expected to read about me in the news papers or hear about me on the news. I always felt sorta pressured by that notion because it felt like unless I…

Elliott's home from school today with a tummy ache.  Apparently, the flu is going around the school.  Hopefully, he will feel better as the day goes on.  The last thing we need is a stomach bug going through the house.  This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

Today's Victory is being awarded to both Elliott and Emmett.  I had to run to my parents and Lizze was home with the boys.  This doesn't happen very often because Lizze usually isn't feeling well enough to watch them.  This afternoon, she was able to watch them long enough for me to run a couple errands.  When I got home, she reported that the boys did amazingly well.  They listened and got along the whole time.  I'm so proud of them and grateful for their awesome choices today.  Great work boys.  Mommy and Daddy are sooooo proud of you.  :-) This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-)…