Ode to Joy
2018-11-11
Autism is such a broad and new subject. It wears many faces, expressions, emotions, hindrances, and gifts. There are types not acknowledged formally and peopleContinue Reading
It’s the Most Alienating Time of the Year
2018-11-09
…the holiday season where “everyone” tells you you’re fine and your kids are fine and EVERYTHING is fine – when they wouldn’t know fine if it bit them in the jingle bells. . . and because you are who and how you are, you know they are lying.
Verbal and Written Communication: The Disconnect
2018-11-04
One autistic mother finds language communication her strong suit, but only when it is written. Verbal communication is difficult for her and her son with apraxia of speech.
A Creative Take on Sensory Processing: Conclusion
2018-11-04
If you haven’t already, click here to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this series. I look back at all of thisContinue Reading
A Creative Take on Sensory Processing: Part Three
2018-11-04
If you haven’t already, click to read Part 1 and Part 2 of this 4-part series. Looking back, my extreme self-absorption shielded me from aContinue Reading
A Creative Take on Sensory Processing: Part Two
2018-11-04
This is part 2 of a 4-part series. If you haven’t read it yet, click here to read part 1. Family also leaves an imprintContinue Reading
A Creative Take on Sensory Processing: Part One
2018-11-04
My family has a thing for knives. It all started when my Aunt chased her sister down the street with a butcher’s knife, a naturalContinue Reading
Parenting on the Spectrum
2018-10-09
I have wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember. In particular, I wanted to be a mom to a littleContinue Reading
The Evil Twin
2018-09-15
I want to start this by saying that I love being a twin. Unless you are a twin yourself, then it is almost impossible forContinue Reading