In an effort to improve the usability of the Lost and Tired Autism Support forums, I have added Tapatalk support. Tapatalk is an app available for your favorite smartphone or tablet that gives you complete access to these forums from anywhere.... From this app you can post threads and reply to treads as well. You can send and receive private messages as well as receive notifications of updates and new posts. This is a great way to experience the Autism Support forums while on the go. This app is available for Android, iPhone/iPad, Blackberry and Chrome Instructions for using Tapatalk with Lost and Tired's Autism Support: 1) Download and install the app on your preferred device. You can use the links above to install via your computer. (Price on Android is $2.99, Blackberry is $3.99, iPhone/iPad not sure). 2)…

Things have really gotten crazy in the last 2 weeks and I have simply not been able to keep up with everything,  including this blog. I know it's shouldn't be a huge deal but it really bothers me.  I really don't like it when I get behind on writing.  It means that I'm not coping as well as I should. Anyway,  I have a lot to get caught up on but at the moment,  I have to get this transportation situation figured out first.  I'm under the gun to figure something out before we run out of time and our options dwindle away. Thank you all for understanding.. Posted from WordPress for Android

Well,  the final numbers are in and producing the receipts for the repairs has yielded a whopping $200 extra.  I gave them $6600 in receipts from the past 12 months and they gave me $200. I guess $200 is $ 200.....right? I'm currently working with Downtown Ford to finance a 2004 Freestar.  We have a good amount to put down but that will completely tap us out.  The problem is I don't see any other option at this point. I absolutely do not want to finance anything.  That is the worst thing we could do right now but there aren't many options. This is quite frustrating that we are forced into this position because some jackass and his friend decided to steal our family van. Some people just don't care…

Admittedly,  I'm not an expert on the changes being made and I don't own a crystal ball in order to predict how each person and family will be affected.  However,  it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that at least part of the motive behind these changes,  is to curb an epidemic without actually addressing the problem. Having said that,  I do have one thing to say to those making these changes. "By changing the definition of what Autism is,  you're not making anything better. Sure,  fewer people will be diagnosed, but that's only because you're choosing to ignore the rest that are not as obviously affected by it". Maybe the change is needed but perhaps it should be put off until we better understand the impact these changes…

Do you ever feel like a complete failure?  I mean,  everything can't go right all the time but to have everything go wrong.... This is one of my really honest posts where I'm just sorta spilling my guts.  I say what I need to say,  so that I can hopefully be able to walk away from it when I'm done and feel a bit lighter. It's no secret that things could be going better for the Lost and Tired family. What I don't often share is how that makes me feel. To put it bluntly,  I feel like a complete failure,  as both a father and a husband. Maybe it's the fact that I missed a few days of antidepressants while I was sick or maybe it's the reality of…

Today I was downstairs resting on the couch when I heard something I had to ask Lizze if I heard correctly. Emmett was upstairs playing with his brothers.  A few minutes prior he came down the steps to show me a spiderman pillowcase.  About 5 minutes later I heard what I thought I would never hear. Emmett goes "hey Elliott,  I washed my penis with your pillowcase"..... I had to ask Lizze if I actually heard that right.  It's never a dull moment in Lost and Tired land. :-) Posted from WordPress for Android

I'm pretty excited because Lizze is having her friend/sister come over today. She is bringing her daughter along to play with the boys. They always have so much fun playing together. I'm feeling much better today, finally. We are just trying to make the house presentable as best we can. This should be a good day for everyone.. Posted from WordPress for Android

Here at Lost and Tired, my goal is to actually help people by presenting them with our real life experience with Autism. While our situation may be different from yours, we are all on the same journey. Something else we all have in common is that we all need help and advice from time to time. Personally, I like speaking to people who have actually been there, or are actually going through something similar. I have found that this type of support helps on many levels. For starters, talking to other parents is very non-clinical and much more personal. We can relate to each other in a understanding and non-judgmental way. What I find really cool about this is that you can openly speak your mind and not have to explain yourself.…