As an #Autism parent, why don’t you get a break?
We've established that #Autism Parents aren't getting the breaks they need. The next question is why. Why don't you get the breaks you need?
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January 15, 2018
(Discussion) How do you know when, if ever to mainstream your child with #Autism?
Lizze and I have been debating this for the last few school years but either can't agree or just don't know what to do. This debate or discussion is in regards to whether or not Elliott and Emmett's current school is going to prepare them for higher education adequately. Elliott and Emmett are both in grade school and have been at their current school since kindergarten or first grade. This school is specially designed for kids with Autism and are surrounded by a blend of neurotypical, spectrum and ADHD kids. The curriculum is built from the ground up to be supportive and meet at least most of the needs that a child with Autism would have in the school environment. Lizze and I both agree that we have concerns about…
January 10, 2018
Does your child with #Autism still believe in Santa Claus?
We all know that Santa Claus is a huge part of celebrating Christmas and believing in him is part of the magic. There are many things that can impact the way our kids with Autism perceive the world and that got me thinking. I'm wondering if your child with Autism still believes in the magic of Santa Claus? Our three boys on the Autism Spectrum are hardcore believers, especially our oldest who's almost 17 years old. The other day, Gavin had made a mistake and broke something on accident. He was so upset and there wasn't anything we could say to him that made him feel better. Once he settled down, he explained that he was afraid Santa was watching and wouldn't bring him any presents because he broke…
December 18, 2016
I wish we had the energy to do more. Can anyone relate to this story?
Lizze and I have had a large part of the day to ourselves. The boys are at her parents house and won't be home until Sunday afternoon. We spent the afternoon relaxing before running some errands and having a nice quiet dinner at home. I want to get to a point where we have the energy to actually do something fun when the boys aren't home. When the boys leave, Lizze and I tend to go to sleep because we're so exhausted. While we desperately need the rest, I also feel like we're missing out on things because we're so tired. Anyone out there able to relate?
December 18, 2016