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
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
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
Where to begin I have to admit, I’m really bad at beginnings and it’s not just when it comes to getting autism services for my son. For example, my lovely …
Read moreWhy trying to get autism services sucks and what you can do about it
Uh, Aunt Dana, what is wrong with him? I swallowed really hard and just looked into the eyes of my beautiful inquisitive niece. Curiosity was swirling around in her eyes …
Read moreAutism explained to a child: A conversation with my niece