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…
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Our Very First World Autism Awareness Day
2017 was our first Autism awareness day – Join us as we celebrated our first World Autism Awareness day together as a family celebration in our home after diagnosis. Though I share a lot of our life through examples, it’s not common I write “personal” blog post. With it being World…
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World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month (US)
World Autism Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd. Started in 2008, the United Nations established this day to improve human rights. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance of autism worldwide.
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Sesame Street Autism- Meet Julia The Muppet with Autism
“Sesame Street Autism” On April 10th, 2017, Sesame Street will debut Julia the muppet. Why is this such a big deal you ask? Julia, is a little girl (muppet) with autism. She does things a little different from most people, and sometimes that is hard for other children to understand.…
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How To Explain Autism To Autistic Children
Explaining too much detail will overwhelm your child and do more harm than good. Here are three tips to know how to explain autism to autistic children
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Parenting an autistic child- What is it like to parent an autistic child?
Parenting an autistic child is its own ball game. Having four kids total, two with autism, that’s a whole new game! Parenting is a blessing, and it comes with its struggles as well as joys. Today was one of the days that was a struggle. Yet, in retrospect, it made…
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What is the Best Book to Read about Autism?
Wondering what the best book to read about autism is? Find inspiration and practical tips for raising a child with autism in these top-rated books for parents.
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Diagnosed with Autism at 8 years – Our Daughter’s Journey
Our household has been through two separate autism diagnosis. First was our son at age 23 months, then our daughter diagnosed with autism at age 8. After that, our older daughter also received an Autism Diagnosis at age 11. Below is the story I shared about the process leading up…
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Sensory Overload- Learning to Balance Life with Autism
One of the biggest expenses our family has invested in over the years is season passes to Six Flags. As a child, I only went there a few times. My husband, however, found himself there much more often. With him having a Halloween birthday, Fright Fest is a must this…
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Our First Autistic Birthday- Doesn’t Always Go As Planned
Last year, we experienced our first autistic birthday (or so we thought!). This was just six weeks after our son’s diagnosis and 6 weeks before our daughters.No two children with autism are the same (I can attest to that!). But looking back, I wish I had come across someone sharing…