We got a dog because my son was terrified of them; whenever we went out and he saw a dog, he would run to either my husband, his older brother or me to be picked up. He would cry, shout and show general distress at being near them. My husband and I have always wantedContinue reading “Our puppy Bailey and our autistic child.”
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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 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”
Our puppy Bailey and our autistic child.
We got a dog because my son was terrified of them; whenever we went out and he saw a dog, he would run to either my husband, his older brother or me to be picked up. He would cry, shout and show general distress at being near them. My husband and I have always wantedContinue reading “Our puppy Bailey and our autistic child.”
The Pajama Gang 