Read more about the article How Your Space Can Affect Your Children with Autism
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How Your Space Can Affect Your Children with Autism

Children with autism view the world differently than kids who are not affected by this disorder. Because of this, you need to make sure that your home is conducive to their needs. Before we discuss the ways that you can change your living space, let’s first talk about the qualities of autistic kids. Struggle with speech and language comprehensionDifficulties with basic social interaction such as making eye contact Obsessive in their behaviors, activities, and interestsUnderreact or overreact to sensory stimuliDifficulties regulating and expression emotions https://homeofcozy.com/reviews/lovesac/ Remember that autism is not a single disorder but a spectrum. One family’s home might look totally different from yours depending on the symptoms they have with regards to social interaction, empathy, communication, and behavior. Figure out the needs of your child first and then implement…

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November 4, 2020
Read more about the article This is going to be a stressful week
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This is going to be a stressful week

We've got another week of quarantine ahead of us and I'm super excited about that. I'm definitely not excited. We actually have until a vaccine and established herd immunity left of quarantine. The reason I say one week is because I'm taking it one week at a time. Baby steps or I'll end up losing my mind. I've got a couple of interviews this week and that will round out the 40 episodes I planned for season 3. I will have five episodes in post and will release those over the next five weeks before closing off the season 3. This is a really bad camera angle. It makes Emmett's head look enormous. He was extra snugly today for some reason but I'm not complaining. ☺ The boys have a…

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November 2, 2020
Read more about the article It’s not been a terrible day
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It’s not been a terrible day

It's not a secret that I struggle with sleep. Most autism and special needs parents struggle with sleep. I'm simply following that same unwritten rule that we must constantly function while chronically sleep deprived. Anyway, I had the best night of sleep last night. My sleep score was in the 80's and I woke up feeling pretty goddam amazing. Emmett slept in his room all night long and I'm sure that helped. I'm also sleeping on a new Purple mattress and OMG, it's amazing. My back is a little sore because I have to get used to a completely different type of mattress but it's amazing. I've been waking up in the same position I feel asleep in and that's unusual for me. I'll have more on that later. Anyway,…

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November 1, 2020
Read more about the article My kids are disappointed but it’s out of my control
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My kids are disappointed but it’s out of my control

The boys don't have school today because their is a Halloween event instead. I don't necessarily agree with hosting an event in person whilst Ohio is logging nearly 4,000 new COVID cases a day. I do, however, appreciate what they are trying to do for the kids. They're exercising caution and following guidelines but I still wouldn't take the chance. It doesn't really matter for us because the car is still in the bodyshop. I'm not sure how much longer she's gonna be there but it's already been a few weeks. It will probably be another week or so. The kids are disappointed but it's out of my control. While I would have likely chosen not to participate, I didn't have to make that decision. Also, while Lizze and her…

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October 31, 2020
Read more about the article What does sleep look like for #autism parents?
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What does sleep look like for #autism parents?

Parents often struggle with sleep, especially when their kids are younger. Parents of special needs kids struggle with sleep all the time. I'm one of those parents. If I had it my way, I'd be in bed at 10pm every night and sleep straight through until 7am. Unfortunately, my kids don't cooperate with that. They each struggle with sleep disturbances, that we haven't been able to work through. For the most part, Gavin's doing really well with sleep. The issue is with Elliott and Emmett. Elliott claims to be a night owl and needs to be awake at night. His doctor and I call bullshit on that. The issue is sleep hygiene and poor sleep habits. In other words, he needs a better bedtime routine and a reset to his…

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October 28, 2020
Read more about the article Supportive tips for traveling with your autistic child
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Supportive tips for traveling with your autistic child

Everyone deserves a holiday, and we all know that the lead up to any vacation is both exciting and demanding. With so much to plan and organize it’s easy to leave an item behind or to forget about something. But as a parent with a child on the autistic spectrum, you’ll fully understand that travelling with them can be a challenge within itself!  Worrying about your holiday being canceled due to Coronavirus restrictions is another aspect of your break you may not have considered. For your guidance, Creditfix has created this infographic detailing your rights and what your next steps should be if your break is canceled. Check it out! Photo by Bess Hamiti on Pexels.com It's easy to feel overwhelmed at the idea of traveling with your autistic child,…

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October 27, 2020
Read more about the article Exhausting efforts and interventions
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Exhausting efforts and interventions

It's been a really frustrating day. Gavin's been struggling behaviorally and I honestly don't have the patience to deal with the outbursts. In fairness, Gavin is doing so much better overall and he's come such a long way. I'm incredibly proud of him. At the same time, there are things we need to work on. Gavin has a really short fuse and it doesn't take a whole lot to set him off. Today I was watching Bob's Burgers, and Gavin sat down to eat lunch. He's got this weird thing with shows like this and I'm not sure I understand where he's coming from. Usually, he will get up and leave the room if something he doesn't like comes on. Today he was eating lunch, so he didn't really have…

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October 26, 2020