(Inside: Having a weighted blanket can be a game changer for a child with sensory struggles! I’m sharing why your child needs a weighted blanket to get some sleep!) One huge struggle that I’ve seen mamas of autistic kids struggling with is helping them fall asleep easily. It can be hard for their bodies to realize […]
(Inside: Even while appreciating all of the beauty and uniqueness that comes with autism, there are some times when it feels like autism is ugly.) Here’s the thing, friend. I spend a lot of time talking about neurodiversity. I share the things that they won’t tell you about autism, and I speak out against harmful autism […]
(Inside: Autism isn’t always easy, but you can do this, I promise. It will be hard, but it’s also going to be beautiful, and you and your autistic child can do this!) I post a lot about all of the benefits and beauty that comes with autism. I also occasionally post about when autism is ugly. In […]
Since we learned that A-Man is autistic two years ago, a LOT has changed. We learned that I’m also autistic. We learned that autism (in our family) may be caused by a genetic abnormality called Fragile X. We learned that autism isn’t a negative thing at all, and we started to truly embrace our autism. […]
(Inside: These 5 simple steps to surviving Thanksgiving with sensory struggles are LIFE CHANGING! Any mom of sensory kiddos needs to read these tips!) Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I’d love to say that it’s because of the rich history (that’s mainly fake, but that’s another blog post!) or that it’s a time for […]
One of the first signs of autism that we recognized in A-Man was a communication delay. He could tell us every word from his favorite Tinkerbell movie, but he couldn’t find the words to ask for water. Many autistic children struggle with communication. Some are nonspeaking, while others can speak but have trouble deciphering more […]
