Episode 3: Hearing the Diagnosis
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.
I'm really trying to normalize our life. It's not easy because there's really nothing normal about our life. LOL Today, I took the kids to the park because I wanted to take advantage of the weather, as well as get them away from their tablets, TV and video games. My goal is not to eliminate these things but instead to find a better balance. Anytime I take my kids out of the house, I run the risk of Autism related behavioral issues and judgment or ridicule from those we come into contact with. I've always felt that the benefits to the kids, far outweighed the risks. My kids are awesome and if someone can't see that, it's their loss, not ours. :) When you're done checking these pictures out be…
The boys and I have been working on a little project