Gavin took a big step forward today 

Gavin has suddenly become more interested in assisting with his own IVIG infusions. He's been putting the equipment together for the longest time but never wanted to draw up the meds and put the pump together.  The last two infusions, he's asked to draw up the medication and prime the pump.  It's not difficult but it does take fine motor proficiency that Gavin simply doesn't have. He struggled with it but finished the job, all by himself. That's awesome, because it's really important for him to learn to do these things on his own.  I'm really proud of him because he didn't get frustrated and just kept working at it until it was done.  I meant to take a picture but forgot. I'll try to remember on Monday.  The last…

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This is a weird way to start the school year 

The boys started back to school yesterday, and I thought that was weird because that makes it a row day week. I'm not sure why they would do that, as it really doesn't make much sense.  Today however, the boys came home with a note saying that Monday is optional because of the eclipse.  So just to recap, they start the school year off with a two day week, a three day weekend, and a four day week. Figuring in the upcoming holiday, I'm not sure, but I think their first full week of school isn't until September.  The reason this seems so weird is because they don't normally start back until after Labor Day. This year however, they started back in the middle of August.  This is going to…

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How to child-proof your kitchen

As with any guest post, the views and opinions don't necessarily reflect those for The Autism Dad blog. Guest Post by Jack Carter Child-proofing can seem like a hard task, but it is so incredibly important. If your youngster is quickly realizing the fascination of switches and just about everything else; it is time to child-proof your kitchen like there is no tomorrow! But where do you begin? Read on to discover the easiest and effective ways to child-proof your kitchen and eliminate the risk of accidents. Keep Things Out of Reach Luckily, this isn’t too much of a task when children are small. The most important things to keep out of reach include hazardous chemicals and sharp objects. If you have cupboards above the fridge, put the most dangerous…

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I’m really excited but at the same time really nervous

Life can be so frustrating sometimes. We have this amazing trip to look forward to, and the idea of going has us sorta freaking out. There's so much to plan for and we're going to be somewhere we've never been, almost 20 hours away from home.  Don't get me wrong, this trip is one of the best things to ever happen to our family. We've never been on a vacation or even travelled more than one hundred miles from home.  The kids are really excited and we are as well. We are just working on the logistics of everything and trying to take everything into account.  I don't think the drive will be too rough. We'll have a nice vehicle with plenty of room and we'll have a hotel stay…

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The essentials for a camping trip with Autistic children

As with any guest post, the views and opinions don't necessarily reflect those for The Autism Dad blog. Guest Post by Jack Carter The thought of planning the perfect camping trip can be very daunting when you need to take various circumstances into consideration. Regular outings can be hard for families with an autistic child, but it does not mean that you have to miss out on the fun. Camping trips, in particular, are the perfect chance for children to experience new situations and surroundings – it is an enjoyable adventure for all! Of course, there are a variety of things to consider to make the trip as comfortable as possible for an autistic child. Whether they like routine and the familiar or need something at all times to stay…

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I think it’s great

Gavin's going to spend some time with his grandmother this afternoon. He wasn't able to spend the night last weekend and she wants to get him some lunch.  I think it's great.  They're going to be very cautious with things and make sure he doesn't overeat while he's there. I know Gavin's excited and truthfully, as terrible as it sounds, I really need a Gavin break.  He's such a sweet kid but the constant talking is slowly making me crazy today. 

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I’m really proud of myself today

I'm feeling good today. We had a good morning, and the kids got off to school with little struggle. I was even able to grab an almost three mile walk this morning as well.  I even made a new breakfast smoothie for after my walk and it was awesome. ☺  This time around, my smoothie consisted of: 1 cup blueberries 1 cup spinach 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup of skim milk 1 cup of ice .5 cup plain Greek yogurt 1.25 scoop SlimFast  1 scoop vegan protein powder  It was really good, had tons of protein and came in under my calorie goal for breakfast. It's almost lunch time and I'm not even hungry. ☺  I'm also putting a major focus on water consumption as well. I fell short…

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A much smoother morning 

The boys had a really good morning. Emmett was able to get dressed without much problem because we didn't even try for a uniform shirt.  We're going to need to invest in some solid color t-shirts, because those are dress code.  The bottom line is the boys did quite well today and I'm really proud of them. 

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