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We had a massive, massive meltdown

It's not been a good morning so far. To start things off on the wrong foot, I stepped funny coming down the stairs and jarred my back. You may recall that I suffered a major back injury many years ago. Most of the time I'm okay and I've adapted to the pain however, it doesn't take much to aggravate it again. I totally succeeded in doing that this morning. I'm in so much pain right now, I feel like I'm going to puke. Once I lay down for a little while, this will hopefully start to improve. To make matters that much more stressful, Elliott had a massive, massive meltdown this morning. He's really struggling emotionally and today was in regards to not wanting to take his morning meds. He…

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February 22, 2018

My thoughts

If lawmakers won’t make the changes, it’s time to change the lawmakers #GunReformNow

I'm sitting in the car, waiting for the boys to come out the door after dismissal. I can't help but feel heartbroken for all the parents who can no longer do that because someone entered a school building and murdered their innocent child. I can't even image what these families are going through. I can't image what the survivors of these school shootings are trying to cope with. We have an epidemic of gun violence in this country and it's absolutely inexcusable. I don't stand against the 2nd amendment however, it was written for a different time period and in a different cultural climate. Countless things have changed since December 15, 1791 but our interpretation of the 2nd amendment hasn't. We need commonsense gun laws and we need them now.…

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February 21, 2018

My thoughts

So far so good-ish

It's days like today when I feel like everything is catching up to me. I'm exhausted and feel like I could sleep all day. It's not a good idea to give into that desire to sleep and instead, continue pushing forward. Lizze has an appointment this afternoon and we have family therapy tonight as well. I'm hoping that the rest of the day goes relatively smoothly as well because I don't have the will to survive things if it doesn't.. ☺

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February 21, 2018

Emmett John / My thoughts / Today's Victory

Today’s Victory: Pants

I want to take a second to remind everyone to celebrate the victories. As Autism and Special Needs Parents, we're all to aware that even the smallest step forward still means forward movement. Focus on those victories, even on the really bad days because it helps to maintain perspective. That being said, I want to share a victory we celebrated yesterday and again today. It may not seem like a big deal to the uninitiated but trust me when I say, this is huge. For the first time in as long as I can remember, Emmett has worn a different pair of pants to school. This has been a nightmare and we have not been able to find a pair of pants that he will wear to school, other than…

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February 21, 2018

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Receiving An Autism Diagnosis: The Do’s And Don’ts

When your child is diagnosed with autism, your life is going to be changed forever. The diagnosis itself can be intimidating, and you will likely feel scared, upset, and maybe even angry. You’ll be unsure of what to do or who to turn to, and this will only make your distress worse. However, as time passes, you’ll learn a lot, and will understand that caring for a child with autism isn’t really scary at all. Of course, you’ll have your moments, but you’ll grow from them, and become even better at handling certain situations. But, for now, it’s understandable that your future feels uncertain. To make your life a little easier and give you some guidance, here are nine things that you should or shouldn’t do after receiving an autism…

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February 21, 2018

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How Pets Can Help Children with Autism

Image source - https://www.pexels.com/photo/animal-dog-pet-labrador-8700/ They say that a pet is man’s best friend, but they are so much more than this. For a child that has autism, a pet can change their life for the better. There have been numerous reports and studies that have investigated the benefits of bringing a pet into the family home if you have a child with autism. So, in this blog post, the advantages of this are going to be explored in further detail so that you can find out what a family cat, dog or any other animal your kid is drawn to, will bring out the best in them. So, what are the benefits of pets for children with autism? Socialisation There is only one place to begin, and this is with…

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February 21, 2018

Announcements / My thoughts

I need your help. Please take a second and read this post

I've been working to raise awareness for people with Autism and their families for over a decade. I do so by sharing our story in a very open, honest and transparent way. I've also been providing a free support forum for families to join and seek comfort, guidance and advice from other people who've been there. While the My Autism Help Forums have been down since I moved to a new server. I've created a new, smaller, easier to use support forum and it can be found here. It's totally free and all you have to do is register to this blog to gain complete access. You can do that in the right side bar or the footer at the bottom of this page. Now comes the point where I…

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February 21, 2018

My thoughts

What our school is doing to limit the ability of someone to sneak a gun into the building

With the tragic rise in school shootings, I know that parents and students are worried about safety while inside the school shooting. Lizze and I are worried as well. It's really important that as parents, we find out what our schools are doing to keep our kids safe while they are in the school building. Don't make this anymore complicated than it needs to be. Be very direct, come straight out and ask what safety measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the kids in their care. This afternoon, there was an announcement sent out from our school administration, in regards to an immediate change they are making, in order to help ensure safety. The school is banning any and all backpacks, starting tomorrow. This will limit someone's…

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February 20, 2018