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Today’s been challenging, overwhelming, frustrating and heartbreaking, with a smidgen of awesome on the side

It's been a really interesting day here in The Autism Dad household. By interesting I mean challenging, overwhelming, frustrating and heartbreaking, with a smidgen of awesome on the side. The truth is that I was overwhelmed by my kids today, especially Gavin. Elliott and Emmett would get along for a little while and then fight over what amounted to misunderstanding or not wanting to deviate from their set way of doing things. We had front row seats to several meltdown today and while front row seats are usually a good thing, when it comes to meltdowns, not so much. lol The main story tonight revolves around Gavin once again. Gavin's in a place where he's telling us everything that pops into his head. This is almost compulsory because I don't…

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August 28, 2016

My thoughts

This is one of the weirdest things that ever happened to me

I had the hardest time sleeping last night. The reason for this is something that I've never experienced before. I had a nightmare that wouldn't quit and I mean that literally or as close to literally as possible. Everyone has nightmares and there's nothing unusual about that. Last night, my nightmare was family related and seemed to go on forever. I can normally wake myself up because I'm aware that I'm dreaming. I know that sounds weird but so am I... ☺ I woke up a few times last night, for various reasons but each time I went back to sleep, the nightmare picked right up where it left off, as though I had hit the pause button before waking up.. To my knowledge, I woke up four times…

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August 27, 2016

Gavin / Mission Debriefing / Psychotic Episode / Schizoaffective Disorder

Gavin’s missions have taken a dark turn today and I’m at a loss

Gavin sat Lizze and I down tonight to fill us in on some bad things that happened back at base today. I'm going to be really honest and admit that after a little while, I shutdown. I listened to him go on and on for 25 minutes before I just couldn't take it anymore. Self-preservation kicked in and I sorta went to my happy place. He didn't know the difference and to him, I listened to every word he said. Apparently, Twilight Sparkle broke someone's arm today but it wasn't her fault because she was being controlled by King Modor (I think that's his name). Long story short, Gavin and is group of super best friends, had to go track down the evil King and break his hold…

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August 26, 2016

Gavin / IVIG Infusion

Gavin’s Friday IVIG infusion is underway

Gavin's Friday IVIG infusion is well underway and so far, he seems to be doing just fine. Typically, he will sit in the exact same place and do the exact same thing. Tonight is no different, as he's playing his tablet and constantly checking the needle sites to make sure that nothing is leaking. This particular infusion is actually going pretty quick and he should be done sometime around 8pm tonight. We're going to give him medication that will help to limit the issues he sometimes gets as a result of receiving foreign antibodies. All should go just fine and within about an hour or so, he'll be fast asleep, recovering from this life saving procedure.

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August 26, 2016

Elliott / Emmett John / Routine

An example of how locked into routine kids on the #Autism Spectrum can be

I went to pick the boys up from school yesterday. Actually, Lizze and I both went to pick the boys up from school yesterday. We got there a little bit before 3pm, which is dismissal. As my long time readers may recall, I typically get to the school about an hour early, park in the shade and write. This makes me first in line to retrieve my kids. The boys will usually see me there during their hour of school and feel better kowing that I'm there to get them. Yesterday, I walked into the school rather than wait in line forever. When I walked into the school, it was a little before 3pm and I caught Elliott walking out of the office and Emmett in somewhat of…

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August 26, 2016

My Crazy Neighborhood

More neighborhood drama because why the hell not

I meant to share this the other night but I just didn't get a chance. I'm pretty sure this was a drug bust on a known drug house. I can't say that for certain because I didn't talk to the police parked right behind my house, blocking off the alley. The house in question is widely known to be dealing but have never really been much of a problem, aside from the occasional domestic dispute. Either way, the cops were marching in and out of the house for quite some time. The entire alley was blocked of as well. I took this picture from my back steps. I'm really grateful for my home and the effort I put into keeping it is a testament to that. At the…

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August 26, 2016

Gavin / My thoughts

Gavin gets a special day today

Gavin is spending the day with my Mom. There's no big reason for it. It's just one of those just because things. Gavin loves hanging out with his Grandparents but most often, he's with his brothers. This is giving Gavin a chance to just hang out without having to compete for attention because his younger brothers are sorta hogging all the attention. I'm really happy that he's getting some one on one time because he deserves it... ☺

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August 26, 2016

Elliott / Emmett John / Sleep Issues

We are still struggling with sleep issues

Sleep issues are one of the more prolific symptoms that can present when someone's on the Autism Spectrum. It's one of the more exhausting challenges as well. Elliott and Emmett are both struggling with sleep issues. Elliott wakes up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. Sometimes he's not able to fall asleep either. On the other hand, Mr. Emmett can't seem to fall asleep in his own bed. He sneaks out of his bed after being tucked in and makes his way to our bed, where he proceeds to encase himself in our pillows and blankets. We put him back in his bed after he's asleep and most of the time he'll stay there. There are countless reasons why sleep can…

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August 26, 2016