Surving Autism

Some times I just wish I could run away from my life. I'm tired, frustrated, angry, pissed off and done with everything. I would give just about anything to move…

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Sleepless in Ohio

Today has been hell. Gavin was throwing meltdown after meltdown. He almost smashed EJ's fingers in the door when he slammed it in his rage. He actually threw something at…

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Holy crap, oatmeal is losing effect..

Houston we have a problem. Oatmeal, which has been the only deterrent is losing effectiveness. He now just stalls until there's no longer a point. The only thing we would…

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Autism and the school year

So I have been thinking. Wouldn't Autistic children benefit from a year round school year. It would prevent or help to prevent the loss that occurs over summer break. The…

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Day 2 of camp

ER is off to camp again today. He is thrilled to be there. Hopefully this will bode well for preschool this fall. Gavin has already been to his room twice.…

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Night Terrors and Autism

Emmett John is up again screaming. He screams and flails around. This is just like Gavin did when he was little. He will bang him head around if we let…

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