Yes, yes, I haven’t been blogging here for most of 2022. I have my reasons, and they’re just some of those pesky things that are currently irking me. The Online Autism Community One word. Toxic. It was my hope, in starting this blog, to start an online community for autistics and their family members. For…
My kids benefit when I have a calm demeanor. I do my best to manage my emotions. I slow down and take deep breaths. I try to make rational decisions. I often speak softly and firmly. I use discipline as a tool for teaching rather than punishment. Triggers I identify my triggers and I observe…
The winter months can prove to be a dreary time if you’re the type of parent that enjoys spending time out in the sun with your kids. However, with a little creative thinking, you can make memories and have a fabulous time during the winter months too. Bundle up and enjoy some outdoor fun with…
Back in January 2009, when we started our autism journey, I had no clue about the issues concerning the organization Autism Speaks. It wasn’t until I joined many online support groups, and even Twitter, that I learned about the issues concerning this organization. In April 2009, I blissfully sailed through National Autism Awareness Month and…
My goals for January 2022 are somewhat lowkey. After the last two years, I’m kind of hoping 2022 doesn’t even notice me and my family, at all. So, if you don’t mind, I’m just going to jump right on in with what I would like to achieve while I have this whole new year, new…
Considering how much noise, mess, and time pressures kids create, you’d think they actually thrive on disorder. However, too much chaos can affect their physical and emotional development. Numerous studies have found that children growing up in chaotic households tend to have lower grades, less self-control, and poorer health. Contributing factors include excess noise, lack…
The CDC recently announced that 1 in 44 children are being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. These new numbers come from a study based on data from 2018. Previous statistics were 1 in 54 children being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2016. Autism numbers have been…
“Jason… you’re not cute anymore, so just stop it!” My eldest to my youngest, almost every damn day of the week. I knew this day would come, and I have been dreading it. And when I say dreading, I really mean desperately trying not to think about it. Ignorance has been bliss, and I have…
Special Needs and Criticism From Family Members Aren’t families fun? :::insert sarcastic tone and eyeroll::: If you have a child with special needs chances are you have dealt with some type of criticism from one, or multiple, members of your family. How do you handle their negative comments and/or backhanded compliments and slights? It is…
Do you have trouble working from home because your kids cling to you? Do they complain that they’re constantly bored when you have an important Zoom meeting to attend? Being a special needs parent presents many challenges, and working is absolutely one of them. Many moms opt to leave the workforce altogether, some can’t and…