Dana Burriss
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 …
Read more8 Tips for Buying Gifts that Autistic Kids will Love
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 hundreds of kids, asking about their …
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