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Dana Burriss

I am a mom, a nurse, a wife, a lover of travel, good food, good coffee, and wine embracing the world of travel with my family and the journey of autism with my son, Logan, who always says “Mom, let’s go on an adventure.”

8 Tips for Buying Gifts that Autistic Kids will Love

Updated:November 21, 2019 by Dana Burriss
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For all children, playing is the way they learn. This is especially true with children with autism. Playing with toys can also teach parents how to connect with their special …

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Enjoying Family Holiday Gatherings : Tips for Helping My Son with Autism

Updated:November 21, 2019 by Dana Burriss
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I love holidays, my husband and I bought a big house with a big family room and deck so we could have both of our families over on the holidays. …

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Spending Christmas at a Hotel

Updated:November 21, 2019 by Dana Burriss

                Most people think of Christmas as a huge celebration gathered around the tree with ones they love. I love Christmas, it is …

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Our First Sensory Event Experience: Logan vs The Pesky Corn

Updated:October 30, 2019 by Dana Burriss
Black Pig at Farm

A few weeks ago we experienced our first sensory event put on by our local school system.  They provided families and children with special needs to opportunity to visit a …

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My Son’s Autism Has Made Me A Better Mom

Updated:October 28, 2019 by Dana Burriss

When I was a little girl you always find me if you listened for click-clack of my plastic high heels across the wood floor. I would prance, twirl, and walk …

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How You Can Help Children With Autism Enjoy Trick or Treating

Updated:November 21, 2019 by Dana Burriss
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For 7 years I sat on the porch and passed out candy to the kids in my neighborhood. For 7 years I interacted with hundreds of kids, asking about their …

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How I Help My Autistic Son Enjoy Halloween

Updated:November 21, 2019 by Dana Burriss
Children and Halloween sign

            Last year was the first Halloween that Logan truly enjoyed. There was a lot of prep work that went into getting Logan to the …

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What To Do While Waiting For An Autism Diagnosis: Early Intervention Without a Diagnosis

Updated:September 28, 2018 by Dana Burriss
What To Do While Waiting For An Autism Diagnosis Early Intervention Without a Diagnosis

  There is a huge difference in speculating that your child has autism and taking the step to getting a diagnosis. Crossing into the abyss of being labeled is pretty …

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DIY Kid Clothes Organizers and Autism Visual Schedule: Making Mornings Easier For Everyone

Updated:October 5, 2018 by Dana Burriss
Woman Upsidedown in House

    Mornings are not for me, they never have been and they never will be. However, just because I don’t like to function in the morning doesn’t mean I …

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Exploring National Parks with Kids: Catoctin Mountain Park

Updated:September 7, 2018 by Dana Burriss
Child Walking in the Woods

There is something magical about the forest. Well, that is what I think anyways. In between the trees away from the hustle and bustle of the daily stresses. The woods …

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Hi! I’m Dana. I am a mom, a nurse, a wife, a lover of travel, good food, good coffee, and wine embracing the world of travel with my family and the journey of autism with my son, Logan, who always says “Mom, let’s go on an adventure.”

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8 Tips for Buying Gifts that Autistic Kids will Love

Enjoying Family Holiday Gatherings : Tips for Helping My Son with Autism

Spending Christmas at a Hotel

Our First Sensory Event Experience: Logan vs The Pesky Corn

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