This morning is kind of rough one. I can barely keep my eyes open and I have to watch Emmett while Lizze goes to physical therapy this morning.. Emmett seems to be feeling better but he's um, rather grumpy and demanding. All I can say is,  I'm glad he's feeling better.  **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Community Autism Support Forum Posted from WordPress for Android so please forgive any typos as auto-correct and I don't see eye to eye. :-)

I have to admit that I'm not sure what this one is all about. I do know that he was excited about it and specifically asked for me to share it will my readers.  :-) It's probably a safe bet that it has something to do with Super Mario Brothers. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Community Autism Support Forum Posted from WordPress for Android so please forgive any typos as auto-correct and I don't see eye to eye. :-)

I wanted to take a second and share a bit more insight into special needs parenting and what makes my youngest, Emmett John, tick. I think that real life examples are really helpful in understanding some of the challenges the Lost and Tired family faces on a daily basis. This may seem like a silly example but I assure you, the fallout from this type of situation is very really real and exhausting for all involved. One of Emmett's favorite treats or rewards are suckers. However, if we buy a bag of suckers, only some of them will be edible to him. Sometimes the color will present a problem but more often than not, it's the imperfections that get us. So you can see what I'm talking about I have prepared this example. One of…

I wanted to share another view of what I call, the lighter side of #Autism, Seizures at least as far as the Lost and Tired family is concerned. We experience a lot of the drama,  anxiety and complications that can come along with Autism. I feel that I share those experiences quite openly and honestly. The truth of the matter is that even I can get caught up in all of the less than pleasant experiences we live through each and every day. I guess it would be like missing the forest for the trees. Anyway,  I'm making a conscious effort to highlight some of the lighter moments as well. This is a lighter moment between me and Emmett. He is feeling better and to a much lesser extent,  so…

I meant to share this this the other day but I have just been to under the weather and forgot. However, I think this is worth mentioning. While Lizze was at the pediatrician's, and with Elliott and Emmett, Family I was home with Gavin. Anyway, I was really not feeling well and half asleep on the couch.. Gavin was laying down watching TV. He decided that he needed lunch and I just couldn't get up.. Gavin said he would make himself a sandwich so I said that was ok. I was really out of it because I would never have just sent him to make himself lunch. Gavin actually made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He left no mess and didn't hurt himself. He did a really good…

Elliott returned to school this morning. He wasn't excited about going but it was time that he returned to school. It will take him a bit to adjust but he'll be just fine. Emmett on the other hand, freaked out this morning when his brothers left.. He's used to them being home and so the change was difficult to for him. Hopefully, everyone will survive the day and remain healthy. We so need to catch a break..... **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Community Autism Support Forum Posted from WordPress for Android so please forgive any typos as auto-correct and I don't see eye to eye. :-)

Gavin had a rather rough afternoon today at school.  Apparently,  at lunch time,  Gavin became frustrated because he couldn't find something he wanted to work on. There was something about him leaving the lunch line to find it.  When he gave up looking,  he had lost his place in line and he had to start over,  which lead to a huge meltdown.  He ended up having to eat in the office today. Gavin's memory of the event is rather fuzzy and so his version is all I have to go on until I speak to the school about it.  The whole eating in the office thing was probably done,  more for Gavin's benefit than anything else.  They're very understanding of behavioral issues..... **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and…

We had what I consider to be,  a major victory.  Mr.  Emmett John is dead set on being as independent as possible.  The other day,  his bottle of Gatorade was empty and he needed more. What did he do?  Well,  we were out of Gatorade so he opened the lid in his bottle and went into the fridge.  He grabbed what was left of a gallon of tea and poured it into his empty Gatorade bottle.  He did all of this without spilling a single drop and he even disposed of the empty tea jug. When I saw was he did,  I was literally amazed.  I mean,  I don't want him taking things out of the fridge without asking but damn,  it's hard to be be upset with that kind…