Autism = a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication, and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior. It’s not helpful to use high functioning, low functioning or Aspergers labels to describe an autistic’s persons ability. It’s better to think of autism as a colorContinue reading “Some words heard or spoken in the autistic world.”
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Goals 2022
I’m writing my goals down, so that this time next year, I can look back at them to see what I was able to achieve over the course of 2022. I’m writing goals and not resolutions because I see goals as more positive. I’m going to split my goals into 4 categories: personal (for me),Continue reading “Goals 2022”
Happy New Year
Thank you to everyone that has read, shared, liked or commented on a post. Your support means everything to me and gives me hope for a better future for all people with disabilities. I’m wishing you all a wonderful and fulfilling New Year!
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.”
December Camera Roll
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”
Our Puppy’s Christmas
While we are all on holiday visiting family our puppy is having Christmas with all her friends. I’m grateful to have pictures of her day to show our sons when they ask about her at night (I like to believe they are asking out of love, but it could be another tactic to delay goingContinue reading “Our Puppy’s Christmas”
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)”
Motherhood self care 2022 Part 1
Self Care = the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. As mothers, I think in general we are pretty bad at putting ourselves first, whether that be when taking the time to help our children, their extra-curricular or social commitments or buyingContinue reading “Motherhood self care 2022 Part 1”
The Pajama Gang 