DIY Button Sensory Play Game Occupational therapy is a huge aspect of having a toddler (or any child) with an autism spectrum disorder. Little man loves unconventional toys, and I am cheap, so I often recreate his therapy toys at home. One of his favorites has been our DIY Button…
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One sister’s view on having two siblings with autism
Having an autism diagnosis is something that affects the whole family. This goes the same towards other diagnosis such as adhd, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and many more. You occasionally hear about the impact of being a parent to special needs child, but many forget about the siblings. There are many…
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Autism and Oral fixation : Understanding Oral Stimming
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing disorder (SPD) have an oral fixation. Many times, this results in chewing on clothing and random objects. For Bean, when her anxiety kicks in she chews on her shirt. This causes her shirts to be soaked in saliva and can…
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8 Key Things to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Two of our children were diagnosed with autism just months apart. When this happened, it made me realize just how little I knew about autism at that time. Even having a brother with autism did not prepare me for the journey ahead of us. It was then when The Mom…
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8 Tips For Dressing Sensory Sensitive Children
Having three children with autism spectrum disorder, we experience a wide range of symptoms. There are certain textures that my daughter cannot handle touch at all. With our son, the very idea of putting a shirt on sends him into a complete meltdown. Thankfully he is only two right now,…
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15 Non Toy Gift Ideas for Autistic Children
Buying gifts for others can be overwhelming for anyone. Trying to come up with non-toy gift ideas for autistic children can be extremely difficult! I understand the want to get children presents though. To see that joy and excitement when they open the presents is worth every penny spent! But,…
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NeuroDiversity – What is it and what does it mean
Here at The Mom Kind, our goal is to help families embrace neurodiversity. Having a neurodiverse family comes with its own set of dynamics, routines, and hurdles to overcome. For our family, it means that one thing that triggers a meltdown (noise, lighting, sensory input, etc) in one child with…
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Neurodiversity – Emma goes to School By Kristin Pack
I never thought growing up, that I would one day become an advocate for special needs. But, just like the author of Emma Goes to School, I found myself passionate about a cause due to my own children. With three of my children having autism, I found myself front and…
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The reality of being a parent of autistic children
Being A Parent of Autistic Children An Honest, Open Letter From The Heart When my children were first diagnosed with autism, I had only a few moments of heartbreak. For the most part, I have been their warrior. I see the positives and celebrate the little milestones. My parents raised me…
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9 Best Toys for an Autistic Toddler
Autistic children are constantly seeking out ways to get the sensory input they need. With so many toys out there, it’s hard to know what will work. Even harder is to know what are the best toys for an autistic toddler. There are many toys out there that serve as…