I wanted to invite you all to check out my new podcast called Life with Autism. This is hosted by myself and Joel Manzer of Autisable, in conjunction with The Coffee Klatch. This is our first episode and while it's a little bit rough, it will only get better as we move forward.
All you have to say is "routine change" and an Autism parent will quiver in fear. Routine change is like a four letter word in this community and I'm bracing for a major routine change in Emmett's life this week.....
In this episode of Life with Autism, Joel Manzer and I talk about support systems, what they are and how they are sorely lacking within the community. Thanks again to the Coffee Klatch for allowing us to be apart of this. :-)
Here's just one example of how Autism makes even the simplest of tasks, extremely challenging..
Emmett's running a fever once again and I have one word to describe this....
You always hear about things like occupational and/or physical therapies for kids with Autism but do you know what happens in these therapies? Check out the pictures below and see just how awesome it is.
I feel like I spend most of my time putting out the proverbial fires and trying to simply manage the meltdowns, interventions, therapies, doctors, medications, diets and education of my three kids.