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Do you ever wonder how in the hell your kids manage to destroy their clothes without you knowing a out it? I certainly do.

It finally happened. I've been working with Gavin to help him gain some independence. It's very often disheartening because if we ever make progress, it's usually a really slow process and one of those 2 steps forward, 5 steps back kinda a things.

At Lost and Tired, I'm all about raising awareness for Autism and Special Needs Families. On occasion, I may share something that I feel will be of benefit to my readers. This is one such time. This is a pseudo PSA and I hope you find this useful and it helps to keep you safe this holiday.

Please God, just let everything go as smoothly as possible today. I would really like to avoid the hospital and any unnecessary drama. Gavin's really looking forward to today and the poor kid doesn't always have things to look forward to.

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When I looked at the thermostat on the wall, the temperature in the house had already dropped 10°F and so it was roughly 58°F.

Remember, this is just one of the reasons that the holidays are tough for a special needs family.  Every family has a story and it's important that we listen to what they have to say and support them any way we can.