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A new way I’m raising #Autism Awareness

I've been working on doing more product reviews and it's taking off like crazy. The whole point of this is to capture people's attention with the products and while they're reading, they'll learn something about Autism. I used to do something like this when I was developing for Android. During the installation of my ROM's, the user would read the Autism facts on the install progress screen and learn something. This was wildly successful but after a few years I stopped developing and that is no longer a project I'm working on. As for the reviews, I have had a huge response from a ton of companies. Here's an incomplete list of current sponsors: Shark (Robot Vacuum) Neato Robotics (Robot Vacuum) Jabra Bose Touch Point Tile Anker Arteza Rowkin ELF…

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November 27, 2017

My thoughts

…….and for that, we’re grateful

Good morning everyone. We have had a pretty good start to the day, especially considering it's a Monday. The boys got off to school without much of an issue and there wasn't any fighting this morning either. ☺ There are a few changes that need to happen to the schedule though. Gavin's bloodwork is being out off in order to give his immunologist time to fax an order for specific tests she wants him to have, above and beyond monitoring for Clozapine. By waiting, Gavin won't have to have two separate blood draws. Lastly, we're having some car trouble and so I'll need to cancel OT for Elliott this afternoon. The break pads need changed and it's scheduled for next Monday. Until then, we need to significantly limit our driving.…

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November 27, 2017

My thoughts

What the week is looking like for this #Autism family

We're going to start the week off with a relatively slow day. Gavin needs his bloodwork in the morning and Elliott has OT in the afternoon. Aside from from school, that's about it. If the weather is decent, I might try to sneak in a walk but I'm not sure if it will work out. It depends on Gavin's labs. I have a few reviews I need to work on and a couple of invoices to send out. I always have writing to do but that never really ends. lol What would make this a perfect start to the week would be getting Gavin's labs back right away and learning that they are in good shape. Hopefully, his numbers will still be up and I can have one less thing…

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November 27, 2017

Gallery / My thoughts

Pictures from the best day we’ve had in a long time

Lizze and I had a terrific day today and that doesn't happen all that often. The boys spent the day with their Grandparents, leaving Lizze and I a day to ourselves. ☺ The highlight of our time to ourselves was taking a nice long walk at the park. We ended up going on a light hike and spending the afternoon outside, on a beautiful day taking pictures. We grabbed Subway for a late lunch and caught up on a few shows. Lizze got a nap and I played some Wolfenstein II before boys got home. They finally arrived home around dinner time and we had a nice quiet evening before putting them to bed for the night. We have everything for their lunches already figured out and I'm hoping for…

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November 26, 2017

Inspirational Posts / My thoughts

#Autism Parenting: Where breaks are not a luxury, they are a necessity

We are getting some breathing room today, at least for a little while anyway. Lizze's parents came and picked the boys up for the day because they're awesome. ☺ We're not getting as many breaks anymore because life happens and priorities have to shift accordingly. We totally get it and frankly, totally agree. At the same time however, I'd be lying if I said it didn't have a negative impact on us. The math is simple. Fewer breaks means more overall stress. This is why we never, ever take the breaks we get for granted. This is why we always appreciate what our family is able to do in regards to helping us get breaks. Most everything helps and we're beyond grateful for our supportive family. ☺ Life isn't easy…

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November 26, 2017

Depression / Depression Confessions / My thoughts

The #truth about #Depression and how it’s currently kicking my ass

Depression fucking sucks. That pretty much sums it up. I could easily use some extra expletives but my Mom reads this and I'm trying to keep the language in check. lol I've been waring with major Depression since my early teens. Many battles have been fought over the years, some were won and other's not. Overall, I do okay managing my Depression and keeping its symptoms in check. Sometimes however, I don't do so well and this is one of those times. For whatever reason, I'm struggling right now. I have very little patience at this point. I'm completely overwhelmed by everything and everyone. It's me. I know it's totally me but at the same time, I feel like I've currently reached a place where I simply cannot cope any…

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November 25, 2017

Family Time / My thoughts

I love hearing my kids laugh

I've got a few movie passes burning a hole in my pocket and the boys really, really want to see Daddy's Home 2. Lizze isn't feeling well today but is happy to go along with us cause she'll have a nap before at that will help her feel a bit better. The boys are finishing up watching the first Daddy's Home as I'm writing this. They have been seeing the previews for awhile now and crack up each time they see it. I love hearing them laugh because it's pure joy and it means that everyone is in a good place. There's many times we are struggling as a family but moments filled with laughter are some of my most precious memories.. ☺ I'm really excited to go and even…

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November 25, 2017

My thoughts / Vivint Gives Back

@VivintGivesBack can help keep your child with #Autism safe

Wandering has reached epidemic proportions within the Autism community, as more than 50% of kids with Autism will wander away from a place of safety. Unfortunately, many of these episodes of elopement will not end well. It's a heartbreaking and terrifying thing for Autism parents to have to worry about but many do. I'm writing this to remind everyone that I'm working with Vivint Gives Back, to help secure your home and keep you child safe. As a father to 3 boys on the Autism Spectrum, I know first-hand the challenges that many families like mine face, every single day and night. I have also experienced first hand how Vivint Gives Back works with families like mine. When I was first approached about this project, I was very skeptical because…

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November 25, 2017