Dana Burriss 
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. …
Read moreEnjoying Family Holiday Gatherings : Tips for Helping My Son with Autism
Most people think of Christmas as a huge celebration gathered around the tree with ones they love. I love Christmas, it is …
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 …
Read moreOur First Sensory Event Experience: Logan vs The Pesky Corn
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 …
For 7 years I sat on the porch and passed out candy to the kids in my neighborhood. For 7 years I interacted with …
Read moreHow You Can Help Children With Autism Enjoy Trick or Treating
Last year was the first Halloween that Logan truly enjoyed. There was a lot of prep work that went into getting Logan to the …
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 …
Read moreWhat To Do While Waiting For An Autism Diagnosis: Early Intervention Without a Diagnosis
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 …
Read moreDIY Kid Clothes Organizers and Autism Visual Schedule: Making Mornings Easier For Everyone
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 …
Read moreExploring National Parks with Kids: Catoctin Mountain Park
Picking a hotel when traveling with autism can seem like a difficult task. Safety is constantly at the forefront of a parent’s mind when traveling with a child with autism. …
Read moreChoosing The Right Hotel: Traveling With An Autistic Child