It is hard to know how to interact with a child who is on the spectrum or who struggles socially. When they’re busy doing their “thing”—spinning tires, lining up blocks, playing that one game over and over on their tablets, etc… It feels like they’re so deep in their own world that interacting is pointless. […]
It wasn’t a difficult ornament to make, it doesn’t stand out as overly clever or original, but this puzzle piece ornament is meaningful. And meaningful ornaments are my favorite thing about our Christmas tree. Both boys were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2018. While both have made significant progress from the dates of their […]
This is Part 3 of 4 of the “For The Mom Who Suspects Autism” series. Before continuing, please be sure to read Part 1 and 2. Click here to read Part 1 Click here to read Part 2 Trying to figure out where to get useful, legit information about all things autism can be overwhelming. […]
Before we begin, let’s make sure you’ve completed your to-do list from Part 1. Completed the MCHAT-R to assess your child’s risk for autism, and probably took a look at the symptoms of autism. Created a timeline of behaviors, developmental milestones, and regressions (if applicable). Made an appointment with your pediatrician or family doctor to […]
Ryan and I have two sons, Jack, 4, and Luke, 2, who have been medically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. There is a lot of information to share that I have divided into 4 posts. Part 1 focuses on Jack, when we were brand new to the process and had no idea what we were […]
