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I think this was our last hiking trip for awhile

I took the kids out for a walk today. I figured if we could find a place that was isolated enough, we could safely get out for a bit. We ended up trying several places before settling on the Wellness Trail. There were no cars there and I felt pretty good about our odds. We came across a few people along the way. Only one person was wearing a mask and with as bad as things are getting, this might be our last trip for a little while. Not enough people are taking this seriously and it's getting too dangerous. While we were out, I was able to grab some pictures. It was a gorgeous day and we ended up walking about two miles before making our way back to…

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November 10, 2020

My thoughts

I think my #autistic son is messing with me but I’m not sure

My oldest Gavin, is driving me crazy today. I know, it must be a Tuesday. This is a new behavior and I'm not sure what the fuck is happening or why. I've shared over the years that Gavin narrates his life. If he thinks it, oftentimes he says it out loud. You can't shut the kid up and he drives everyone nuts. I get that many of you out there might have nonverbal kids and you may be offended by my frustration. Please know that having raised both verbal, and nonverbal kids, I get it. There are also major challenges when our kids are verbal as well. Anyway, Gavin has started whispering instead of talking. Lately, he's talking so quietly that I can't make out what he's saying and yet…

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November 10, 2020

My thoughts

We pretty much kicked ass today

It's been a pretty amazing day here in The Autism Dad house and I don't say that very often. The first day of Emmett's new schedule went off without much of a hitch. He did pretty good and I'm proud of him. Tomorrow will be the test because normally, he wouldn't have any classes, as it would be an off day. This will be a test. Anyway, the car is back. That's right. It only took 4 or 5 weeks but she's looking good. Big thanks to my Mom for helping me get there. It was the safest approach because while they don't quarantine, they do take this very seriously. Masks on and windows down for a 5 minute drive. Thanks Mom. ☺ ♥ Can't wait until February when I…

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November 9, 2020

Emmett John / My thoughts / Proud Daddy Moments

My #autistic son is such an inspiration to me

I know not everyone will get this and that's okay. I also know that many of you will celebrate with me because you understand the significance of what I'm about to say. For those who are unable to relate, I hope this provides a bit of insight into the challenges kids on the autism spectrum can deal with on the daily. Mr. Emmett is a character. There's no two ways about it. He's so full of personality and life that frankly, it can be a bit overwhelming for me at times. He has an infectious smile and a belly laugh that will melt your heart. At just 12 years old, he's one of the smartest people I've ever met in my life. We're talking scary smart. Like, as his Dad,…

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November 9, 2020

My thoughts

I can’t think of a fucking title for this

I've accomplished a whole lot of nothing today. I know that I probably should care or at least feel a little guilty but I don't. I mean, I spent some time with my kids and did actually mulch the leaves again. I suppose that's my claim to fame for the moment and I'm cool with that. This week should be quite interesting because I'm scheduled to record my final interview for season 3 of the pod and I'll wrap things up with 40 episodes. That's actually quite an accomplishment and the pod continues to grow every week. Anyway, I have a few episodes left in post but nothing new scheduled after this week. I'm kinda excited about that. The timing is perfect because Emmett's new school schedule starts this week…

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November 8, 2020

My thoughts

Life is so fucking exhausting anymore

It's been a few days folks and I apologize for that. Ohio is worse than it's ever been in regards to COVID and we're clocking over 4,000 cases a day now. It's really stressful trying to manage this alone but it has to get done. I'm fucking exhausted but holding on for now. I'm working on making sure we have enough basic supplies to last us a little while. No, I'm not talking about hoarding. I'm simply making sure we have what we need to make it through a very challenging winter. I've been working as much as I can but to be completely honest, it's difficult to focus right now. For the most part, I make my own hours but some jobs have deadlines. The rest of the time…

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November 6, 2020

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How Your Space Can Affect Your Children with Autism

Children with autism view the world differently than kids who are not affected by this disorder. Because of this, you need to make sure that your home is conducive to their needs. Before we discuss the ways that you can change your living space, let’s first talk about the qualities of autistic kids. Struggle with speech and language comprehensionDifficulties with basic social interaction such as making eye contact Obsessive in their behaviors, activities, and interestsUnderreact or overreact to sensory stimuliDifficulties regulating and expression emotions https://homeofcozy.com/reviews/lovesac/ Remember that autism is not a single disorder but a spectrum. One family’s home might look totally different from yours depending on the symptoms they have with regards to social interaction, empathy, communication, and behavior. Figure out the needs of your child first and then implement…

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November 4, 2020

My thoughts

This is going to be a stressful week

We've got another week of quarantine ahead of us and I'm super excited about that. I'm definitely not excited. We actually have until a vaccine and established herd immunity left of quarantine. The reason I say one week is because I'm taking it one week at a time. Baby steps or I'll end up losing my mind. I've got a couple of interviews this week and that will round out the 40 episodes I planned for season 3. I will have five episodes in post and will release those over the next five weeks before closing off the season 3. This is a really bad camera angle. It makes Emmett's head look enormous. He was extra snugly today for some reason but I'm not complaining. ☺ The boys have a…

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November 2, 2020