TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS, Even with Autism Around
Well, here we are again—December is in full swing! And with it comes both calendar and sensory overload! From challenging foods to loud noises and…
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Oh Jack, Sometimes You Surprise Me: AUTISM HAPPY MOMENTS
Sometimes I think I totally know Jack. I know his autism, its restrictions and manifestations. I assume and expect certain behaviors and outcomes. And then he…
GET OUT! Back to Nature with Jack
Summer & autism can be a tricky combination. One way to get ANY kids to engage is to get them OUTSIDE! And it doesn't have to be a big, daunting excursion.
AND WHO IS JACK’S MOM? An Autism Mom Profile
Who am I? Well, I am a mom to 5 kids. Enough said. One of those kids is Jack, who happens to have autism. My…
SOMETHING’S UP WITH JACK #4: Waiting & The Diagnosis!
We "figured out" Jack! Well, I mean, he finally got a diagnosis that feels right to this mom. Read about our looooong timeline and what to do while waiting for test results.