While outside today, Elliott discovered a Cicada still inside its shell. I wanted to show the boys something really cool. We moved this little guy to a safe place, inside a deep bowl, perfect to observe it emerge from it's shell. I explained the process and promised to take pictures while they were sleeping tonight, so they could see what was happening.. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

This week is going to be focused on Gavin once again.  We have to figure out what's going on with him. Tonight we saw just how much worse he's getting.  He managed to take the cap off of a bottle of water, while he was eating dinner.  However, he was unable to put the cap back on.  Lizze had to put it back on for him.  After dinner he fell while going up the stairs.  Thankfully he's okay, a little banged up but otherwise okay. We learned something new last week. I meant to tell you about this when it happened but never got around to it. While we were at orientation last Tuesday, Gavin shared something with us, that we were previously unaware of.  He's afraid of the steps…

I'm getting more and more worried about Gavin. It seems like he's slipping even more each day. The only way to describe this so it makes sense is to say that he's becoming more and more simple. There's less and less complex thoughts or conversations from him. We know this isn't medication related. We also know that there very likely isn't anything we can do. This appears to part of whatever the ongoing neurological process is that's resulting in regression. I don't know what to do. I don't really even know who to call. We've already been told that we can't fix what's wrong with his brain. We also don't know how bad things are going to get either or even how quickly. It sounds weird but we had kinda…

I want to know what you feel are the most pressing issues within the Autism Community today.  Your opinion is extremely important and I would love to help the world hear your voice.... This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

So far Sunday has been rather uneventful and that's not a bad thing.  Lizze didn't sleep last night, courtesy of menopause and so she's not doing well today.  I'm worried about Gavin and I'll share why in a later post.  Today's is my first full day of being 35 and I think I'm doing pretty well.  Thanks again for all the Birthday wishes.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

I wanted to share the birthday cards my kids made for me this year. I feel so lucky to have such wonderful kids.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

Today was pretty uneventful.  Lizze was really sick today and slept for awhile this afternoon.  The boys played while I got some writing done. I talked to my Grandmother today and that was a pleasant surprise. The highlight of the day was going to my parents house and having a bonfire and ice cream. When we were done, we all caught fireflies.  It was a great way to spend my 35th birthday.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me