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Tag Archives: Autism
Enjoy your own company.
I saw this quote and it really resonated with me on a two levels: As my son is autistic he is very happy with his own company. He is extremely happy laying outside on the trampoline listening to music. He can spend hours ‘reading’ (he is starting to read a few words and he hasContinue reading “Enjoy your own company.”
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Christmas 2021
Two years ago, it took my son three days to open his Christmas presents. Since then we have been extra mindful of how many presents we have brought for him, so as to not overwhelm him. This year he did a great job of opening presents and not just his own! He found one ofContinue reading “Christmas 2021”
Autism and Flying During COVID
We flew on December 17th 2021, 3 weeks after the Omicron variant had started to spread. It had been two and a half years since my autistic son had been on an airplane and he was VERY excited- and we were very nervous! Things we did to help our travels: We told him ahead ofContinue reading “Autism and Flying During COVID”
Autism and Sleep (or lack of it)
The excitement of Christmas, getting on an airplane next week, and going on vacation to see family is all a little too much for my autistic 7 year old. He was so tired on Monday that we slept from 6pm – 6am! I was so happy that he was able to rest and had hopedContinue reading “Autism and Sleep (or lack of it)”
Why I’m blogging?
I don’t blog about my life and my autistic sons life for sympathy or pity. I blog about it to open a door into our lives, to help others to understand, to hopefully help educate and to build acceptance for autistic people.
Autism and daily routines
I didn’t really think about how not having the same routine can affect my son until we were in lockdown and everything changed for everyone. Breakfasts could now be brunches, my routine coffee break could now be scheduled for any time as I set up my work station as close to the coffee machine asContinue reading “Autism and daily routines”
Things that I’m thankful for this week
Being held captive in bed in the morning for extra hugs by my autistic son because we are both tired. Being asked for hugs before bed by my neuro-typical son. Being able to pass on positive messages about autism. My husband making me cups of tea in the morning. My crazy dog and all theContinue reading “Things that I’m thankful for this week”
It has been a long week…
It has been a long week for everyone in our house. Both my sons are super-excited about Christmas, but my autistic son is also struggling a little bit with the changes this holiday season brings. On top of that, we are heading abroad to see family for the holiday (we have not seen most ofContinue reading “It has been a long week…”
The Pajama Gang 