Jeremiah turned five today. So, here’s the birthday deal. Jeremiah doesn’t like many foods (like, um, two at the moment) and doesn’t like cake, but this year I wanted cake. (I apologize to my sweet boy for the piddly cupcake, it’s your Dads fault.) I get tired of not being able to celebrate my sons…
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life before and after seizures (Autism)
Autism + seizures = parents on edge, constant concern, and questions, questions, questions. When Jeremiah was an infant he had seizures, he’s adopted and after he came to us we never saw more evidence of seizure activity. That was until he was about two-years-old. One night we woke up to this frightened cry, when we…
Read Moredo vaccines cause Autism? the debate returns
The ongoing debate…Do vaccines cause Autism? I think parents are scared to admit that vaccines affected their child because they’ll be ostracized. I think parents are afraid if they consider that vaccines cause Autism then their faith in our government and medical professionals would fall to pieces. Before continuing, I must tell you that both…
Read Moreinclusion vs exclusion: special needs in the classroom
You can listen to a recorded version by scrolling to the end of the post. Are there benefits to having special needs children in the mainstream classroom? Are there benefits for the typical students? Are there benefits for the special needs students? Should children with special needs be secluded in their own rooms? If you’re…
Read Morecontradicting the norm: autism on the playground
My favorite vacation spot is Ouray, CO, and I’m lucky because it’s only two hours away. It’s dubbed “Little Switzerland” and has gorgeous majestic mountains surrounding the small valley town. I absolutely love the views and slow atmosphere in this quaint town. When my husband, Justin, and I go on our weekend getaways once a year,…
Read MoreI have Autism and the world treats me different
I have Autism, and the world treats me differently. If your child has Autism, you know what I’m talking about. The stares, questioning looks, noses stuck so far in the air you’d think they were preparing for a dental exam, questions, comments, avoidance, accusations, recommendations, and rarely, smiles. There are a variety of ways others…
Read Morewhat to communicate with your child’s teacher: Autism in the classroom
School is starting soon. I think I just heard YIPEEES!!! from several of you. 🙂 Autism parents might be a tad more excited than the average parent for their child to go back to school after summer break, as that routine and consistency can make a night and day difference for our children. I don’t…
Read Moremore perspectives on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Autism
In my post My Thoughts on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I said I would share more opinions on ABA from professionals, a very successful mother of an Autistic boy, and adults on the spectrum. So here’s the follow-up post I promised, albeit late because of a sickness that I can’t seem to overcome. In that…
Read MoreTemple Grandin shares her perspective on Autism
In this video, Temple Grandin has some great tips for parents of Autistic children. She touches on so many issues in the Autism realm. Here are some points she expounds upon: Slowly stretch your child: Give them opportunities to do activities that expand their current reality. Have them take turns with a sibling every day.…
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