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#COVID19 requires new routines for my #autistic kids

I'm making some progress in the creating a new routine department and I'm pretty proud of myself. Actually, I'm proud of my kids as well because they're slowly adjusting. We're on day 143 or 144 of COVID19 lockdown and yes, it's a lockdown. We have been to the park a handful of times and spend time in our yard when it's safe, we are otherwise locked down. I'm following CDC guidelines for people at high risk. It's not a difficult concept folks. That's directed at the trolls who complain about my use of the word lockdown. One of my biggest challenges since schools shutdown has been establishing a routine. That's not an easy thing to do with autistic kiddos. The kids and I were still getting our footing after the…

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July 26, 2020

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I got my kids to watch something new

The boys and I are taking on a new series today. I watched The Umbrella Academy on Netflix last year and with season 2 arriving next Friday, I made my kids turn off YouTube and focus their eyes on something new. They weren't happy about it at first but they're hooked now. If you've not seen The Umbrella Academy, check it out. It's pretty awesome.

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July 26, 2020

My thoughts

Everything surrounding #COVID19 is getting to us

Today has been one of those days where it's crystal clear that everything surrounding COVID-19 is getting to us. Everyone is grouchy and quick to jump down the others throat. The kids are fighting and when they're not, they're hiding in their phones or on the Xbox. Emotionally, I feel like I'm in a decent place but I'm exhausted. The last few nights I haven't been sleeping well because I started working out in the mornings and I'm still in the soreness phase. I hurt but it's a good hurt in my book. Anyway, I'm dropping the parenting ball right now because I'm not staying on top of everything. I'd like to have fun things planned out and I just don't. We're obviously limited in what we can do but…

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July 25, 2020

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Sleeping Tips for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses many unique challenges for you as a parent. Sleeping Tips for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) One of the most commonly affected areas involves sleep. Good sleep during pregnancy is certainly important, but so too is adequate rest postpartum and into childhood for both you and your child. As your child ages, lost sleep usually results from their inability to sleep. If they can’t fall asleep, have bad dreams, or wake up frequently, then they may wake you up directly or indirectly through the noise they make. Making matters worse, they’ll suffer from the effects of poor sleep. Losing even a few hours of sleep is enough to cause negative effects on their mood, energy, and cognitive skills, especially for…

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July 25, 2020

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Looks like we’re watching #Scoob today, courtesy of @WBHomeEnt

I just want to say thank you to Warner Brothers for sending my kids this media box, including a Blu-ray of the new release of #Scoob and some promotional swag. The kids were so excited and surprised. We've actually seen Scoob when it released on digital a little while back and it was awesome. Totally a family friendly movie that everyone will enjoy. As a kid, I lived on Scooby-Doo and it's so cool to see this get a 2020 update. In Scooby-Doo's greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their…

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July 23, 2020

My thoughts

I’m about 90% sure it’s a Thursday

I'm up early and about 90% sure it's a Thursday. We've just hit day 140 of COVID19 lockdown and everything just sorta slurs together anymore. Groceries are on the agenda for today and they'll be arriving in a few hours. The kids are still sleeping and aside from my noisy ceiling fan, the house is completely silent. It's actually kind of amazing how quiet it is. While I'm still very tired and could probably go back to bed for a little longer, I'm going to enjoy the quiet and maybe even workout before the kids get up. I have a new episode dropping for the podcast tonight and it's one I'm really excited about. You can visit listen.theautismdad.com and get caught up on all the previous episodes while you're waiting.…

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July 23, 2020

Top Ways to Keep Your Family Physically and Mentally Stimulated During The Pandemic

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has taken a toll on the world. Every country, every sector, and of course, every home can testify to the fact that it has not been easy. Media coverage has clued us in as to how countries and certain industries have been coping during this time. But the family unit is out of the public eye and equally getting hit in more ways than one. Image Credit But if there’s one thing about the human race that’s constant, it's our ability to adapt and find ways to thrive. Based on that, it's important to seek out ways to keep you and your loved ones stimulated during these gloomy times. Mental health management is just as important as the physical aspect in…

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July 22, 2020

My thoughts

Here’s what happened

It's been a few days or maybe a bit more than that but I'm back and ready to move forward. I wanted to explain what happened that kept me away for the last few days because it was nothing serious. As you may or may not know, I run my own dedicated server for this site. It's been this way for years. Yes, it's expensive but I basically outgrew everything else and this was the best approach. The site more than pays for itself, so it's not a financial issue. Anyway, my server software was out of date and the only way to upgrade at this point was to completely reimage the server with the updated software. Unfortunately, that's not something I can do from my end. That meant completely…

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July 22, 2020