I realized the other day that I hadn’t been on here in awhile and needed to set aside some time to do so. That’s a challenge when your a single mom raising two autistic boys. I haven’t quite mastered multi tasking yet, but I am getting there. We’ve had a lot of challenges requiring changes the [...]

We are going through some changes this week regarding provider services. This isn’t something I wanted, we know how difficult change is for autism, yet one change was necessary, the other change, simply was beyond my control and really more of an inconvenience than anything. John receives speech and occupation therapy. Dustin does not anymore. [...]

One of the biggest things I’ve seen so far with the iPad usage and John is learning about time and waiting for preferred activities. These have been our biggest meltdown triggers in the past. I am using a free lite clock app and a visual timer app for him. Right now he is waiting for [...]

Late nights and early in the morning are what I have designated as my time. I sacrifice my sleep but sometimes you have to do that to get a little peace and quiet. This isn’t the case this morning however. Last night the kids just wouldn’t go to bed. By the time I could get [...]

I don’t know what the heck has happened with the kids and their eating habits this last month, but we have gone thru some major changes in what they prefer to eat and drink. It’s enough to drive me a little batty, yet I keep plugging away. I contribute my now 15 yr olds diet [...]

Doctor claims to have 3 ways to lower the risk | wtsp.com. This story was shared with me by a friend. I highly recommend reading and watching the video. Great story!! Finally a Doctor who gets it, the idea of toxins and vitamin deficiencies, environmental factors causing autism. It’s what I believe has caused my [...]

I originally wrote this post for my personal blog. As it came together, and I read the finished product I realized that maybe I am not alone. Maybe there are other autism parents and caregivers out there that can relate. So with it being autism awareness month also, I decided to share it here also. [...]

We purchased our iPad 3 on Sunday. I am so excited and so grateful to be able to have this technology to use with my boys. I’ve been spending the last 2 days exploring and downloading apps to use with them. We test drove the iPad yesterday with both boys and they responded very well. [...]

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