(Inside: Autistics have their behaviors pathologized, while neurotypicals do the same things without issue. Here are 5 things neurotypicals do that autistics can’t.) My oldest son is not autistic, my younger son is. It didn’t take me long to realize that because of that simple fact, society viewed their behaviors very differently. Even the exact. same. […]
I catch a fist flying towards me just in time to miss the headbutt that’s aimed squarely at my chin. I take deep breaths to keep from screaming out while I calmly put pressure on his head, hoping it will be enough input to keep him from throwing his head again. I’m His Safe Place. […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PoweringTheHolidays #CollectiveBias Christmas is a time of magic, but sometimes it’s also a time of meltdowns… I know you’ve been there… Your kids are SO excited to open the gifts under the tree, they tear open the paper […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PlayWithPlaymobil #CollectiveBias My dad has been a school bus driver since I was in junior high, and my kids think that’s the coolest thing ever. See, homeschooled kids don’t get to ride the bus too often. My dad […]
(Inside: You’ve got to check out these 3 vital reasons all autistic kids need sensory activities. Adding sensory play to an autistic child’s day is life-changing!) “Have you tried sensory activities?” It was a simple question, but when my son’s OT asked I got nervous… See, to me, sensory = messy. The absolute last thing I want […]
(Inside: With this simple 3-step after-school routine you can avoid the after-school meltdowns so that you can actually enjoy the time with your kids after school!) You get in the car to come home from school and you’ve barely shut the car door before it happens. That one is screaming about the other one touching them. […]
