Sensory Processing Disorder

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Ridiculously Simple 3-Step ABC Sensory Bin

by Kaylene

We’ve been working this year with A-Man a lot on letter recognition. His therapists believe that he is able to read, however he struggles with processing questions. Like, he will randomly tell me what a sign or nametag he’s never seen before says, but if I ask him “what letter/word is that?” he has no […]

Advocacy & Accommodations, Autism, Autistic Kids, Disabilities, Disability Homeschooling, Disability Parenting, Homeschooling Autistics, Homeschooling Resources, Kids Activities, Sensory Processing Disorder

Independent Fine Motor Activity for Autistic Preschoolers

by Kaylene

A-Man’s Occupational Therapist sees us six months on, six(ish) months off, and during the off time she sets us up with some goals to work towards. Many of our goals for A-Man were geared towards getting him ready to start school. Of course, we homeschool, but there are a few things we needed to work […]

Autistic Kids, Disability Homeschooling, Disability Parenting, Homeschooling, Homeschooling Autistics, Kids Activities, Parenting, Sensory Processing Disorder

Five Reasons to Prioritize Outside Time in Homeschooling

by Kaylene

(Inside: Outside time is a huge part of our homeschool, and we’d all go crazy without it. But why do we need to have outside time in our homeschool day, every day?) With my super active boys, we absolutely need outside time every day. We’ve built it into our regular daily homeschool routine, and I wouldn’t […]

Autism, Autistic Behaviors, Disabilities, Disability Parenting, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Special Needs Parenting

Is it a Tantrum or a Sensory Meltdown? 4 Ways to Know For Sure!

by Kaylene

We’ve all been there. We’re in the way-too-long check out line at Target and there’s a little kid there just screaming. Flailing. Kicking. He wants that candy bar, his mom said no, and he is going to make her pay. Strangers are staring at her, she’s flustered, and she keeps saying “do I need to […]

Advocacy, Autism, Disabilities, Disability Parenting, Sensory Processing Disorder

The Ridiculously Simple Way to Know if Something is Ableist

by Kaylene

There are many “mommy wars” topics that get really heated. Breastfeeding or formula? Co-sleeping or CIO? Working mom or stay at home mom? One of those battles is over the kid-leash-backpack-things. Moms either love them and swear by them, or they hate them and think they’re cruel. Now, this post isn’t about my feelings on […]

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4 Simple Ways to Prioritize Self-Care as an Autism Mom

by Kaylene

I tend to focus heavily on the positive sides of autism. The beauty with which my son sees the world, and the fact that his uniqueness is a part of what makes him so special. All of that is true. However, it’s also true that sometimes it’s really hard being an autism mama. I’m not […]