Cap’n M hates the water… With a passion… I mean, I’m surprised no one has called the police on us when it’s bathtime for this kiddo. See, Cap’n M has sensory processing disorder, and for whatever reason, he hates the sensation of water. Now that we live somewhere with a real summer, we have to […]
Beyond communication struggles, we had a lot of eating struggles with A-Man. To this day, his diet is primarily grains and fruit. The only meat he eats regularly is processed chicken nuggets, and we have yet to find a vegetable he’ll touch. I had no idea that eating struggles for autistic children were so common! […]
Autism meltdowns are tough. That’s like, the understatement of the century, but I can’t think of better words. I love being autistic. I love that my son is autistic. I don’t love meltdowns. In fact, I don’t even like them. Autism meltdowns are flipping tough. Handling a meltdown in the moment is one of the hardest things […]
(Inside: Autism isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, but it also isn’t a tragedy. These 5 steps to take when embracing autism is hard is a must-read for parents in the trenches who are struggling with their child’s autism.) I embrace my own autism, and I embrace my son’s autism. I’m even writing a book called “Embracing Autism”. […]
(Inside: Check out these 5 ways to connect with your autistic child when you’re feeling overwhelmed with life. Connecting with autistic kids doesn’t have to add more to your already full plate! With these steps you’ll feel more connected and less stressed!) I am not a mom who plays. Sometimes I feel incredibly guilty about that… […]
(Inside: My son would have fits over absolutely nothing that would drive me CRAZY until I learned the one crazy swap to stop your child’s fits over nothing!) My son threw a fit of all fits this weekend. My parents were visiting, emotions were high, and my dad was sitting at the table eating some ice. […]
