I’ve started using the word a lot. Where in the world did the time go? My oldest is almost 15 now and in the midst of our teenage autism struggles I find myself starting read and sift through transition information. Transition is where you switch gears. We have been focusing on early childhood and elementary [...]

CDC just released today new numbers in Autism. 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys). An increase from 2009 study. Read Autism Society’s response to this, here. Autism Society – Autism Society Responds to New Prevalence Estimate.

We are currently trying to raise money for the following items: American Innovative Teach Me Time Talking Alarm Clock and Night Light I am trying to teach John how to tell time. I have heard from other autism parents that this is a great product to use for that.       We are also [...]

We have reached our current goal to purchase an i Pad for the boys. We will be making that purchase in a few weeks and will update you with details.  

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April is Autism Awareness Month in the USA. April 2nd was declared World Autism Day by the UN General Assembly back in 2007. There are many campaigns going on for WAAD (World Autism Awareness Day) and for Autism Awareness Month. We have our own event going on to kick off Autism Awareness Month. Light It Up Blue for Dustin [...]

We are very grateful to have a family member who set up a fundraising effort to help us achieve our goal of trying to get an iPad for the boys. We have heard so many wonderful things about this technology and the use of it with autism and in education. I got to witness first [...]

John is water loving child. He seeks out water for sensory input constantly, taking 5 or 6 baths a day or running the hose constantly or swimming in the pool.  The water bill and water control can be a nightmare at times and a down right fight. So today we had an idea. This is [...]

Dustin has been on Namenda for a month now. I have to say WOW! Have I seen improvements? You bet I have. Though some of our team may not agree with me, but I’m the primary care giver and live day in and day out with this child. I have seen Dustin smile more, interact [...]

Yes they do. I know this. I can’t help this. Going to the grocery store, even without the kids with me, can be a challenge. As I am placing bulk quantities of Ore Ida Fast Food French Fries and Tony’s Cheese Pizza on the belt at checkout, sometimes I get comments about it. “That’s a [...]

Here are some great resources to guide you through the month of March, when teaching your student or child. Great printables and activity ideas. Ed Helper ABC Teach Enchanted Learning First School Apples 4 The Teacher *image from ClassroomClipart.com

Here are some links to Spring themed worksheets and activities to use in Home Schooling. ABC Teach Ed Helper DLTK’s Teacher Vision AtoZ Teacher Stuff Kid Zone     *image courtesy of  APerfectWorld.org

It’s that time of year. Changing our clocks either an hour forward or an hour back, depending on the season. Springing ahead we have found to be not as difficult as the Fall transition of turning the clocks back an hour and making dark around 5pm. We gain more daylight in the Spring and it’s [...]

Here are some links to St. Patrick’s Day worksheets and activities to use in Home Schooling. Ed Helper ABC Teach Super Teacher Worksheets Family Education Teacher Vision *image from unknown source on web

We are checking in with the psych doctor this morning. It has been a week today since we got to our breaking point on behaviors and I started Dustin on the Namenda. I am here to report that we have had no issues. I have seen no side effects so far from using this medicine [...]

Just 5 days ago I wrote a post on here called Amazing Things Happening Here. I did not know that our situation would come crashing down so hard, and so fast. Why didn’t I know? This is autism we are talking about. The mother of all roller coaster rides. This mother is getting real tired [...]

Big Red Safety Box – Autism, Wandering, Elopement. We ordered one of these when they first came out. A great thing to have for autism families, that is why I am sharing. I recommend you order one as soon as you can. Supplies went fast the last time they did this.