One of the most frustrating things for both me and my kids alike is their struggle with making decisions. It's like they don't trust that they can make a good choice.  We've learned that we can't ask any open ended questions without causing them undo stress and anxiety.  I can't ask "what do you want for dinner?"  That question will result in the inevitable meltdown because it leave things to open ended and with too many possible choices.  Instead, I need to ask something like "do you want chicken for dinner?"  That is a simple one answer question.  This gets frustrating for me because it seems to make everything take so much longer.  You folks ever deal with this type on anxiety driven indecision? This site is managed via WordPress…

One of the things that I have found overwhelmingly frustrating over the past few years is this constant push for Autism Awareness. Don't get me wrong, it's an important thing and I push for it myself. Having said that, I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of awareness and would really like to see some action. It's time to put your money where your mouth is. It's time to stop talking the talk and start walking the walk. Awareness is really important but it's just not enough to really help anyone.  It feels more like lipservice anymore.  It's become so commercialized and like Christmas, it's lost its meaning, at least in my opinion. There are so many things that we can do as both members of society in…

The are times that I truly don't understand my kids.  Autism can be quite perplexing for a parent. I am no exception to that rule. On one hand, my kids won't eat if their food isn't perfectly aligned. Emmett especially, is extremely picky and likes his food separated. He's refused to eat because his chicken nuggets weren't in a straight line on his plate. Then we have his and Elliott's bedroom. Everyday we clean it and everyday it ends up looking like this all over again. There are times that I'd swear it would be easier to just tear the house down and start over. What confuses me is how this is okay for their toys but not okay for their food. I'm sure there's a reason for it, I…

I wanted to share this picture with you cause we all need to smile every once in awhile. This is just how far Bella and Greysha come. We're really happy to have reached this point. Everyone gets along and everyone is happy. :-) I thought this was really cute. 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.

Despite how crappy Emmett felt today, he was happy while he was eating his banana this morning.  In fact, he was actually giggly.  I love seeing my kids happy.  :-) 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.