The Cincinnati Walk Now for Autism Speaks Event is right around the corner! On May 18, 2013, we will join THOUSANDS of other dedicated walkers to raise vital autism awareness and funds. This is such an amazing event and cause to be a part of! Last year it brought tears to my eyes to see [Read On]
Our latest and biggest battle seems to be our youngest guy. He is 18 months old now and a roaring handful of joy. This kid never stops. I can’t even get him to sit long enough to eat a meal without a fight. I know all kids this age are full of energy and I totally expect [Read On]
I recently have had the pleasure of connecting with a new blogger Kelly, who is the mastermind behind the blog “Small Town Autism“. Kelly is the mother of two children, one of which has been diagnosed with Autism, OCD and SPD. She blogs about raising her autistic daughter in a rural small town in Tennessee. I [Read On]
As you can imagine, losing all of your home and your belongings would be traumatizing for anyone. Having to start over with with nothing and no where to go. Add a child with special needs to the mix and it becomes even harder, especially when autism is involved. Most of you can relate to the [Read On]
I have been getting a lot of messages and questions regarding the new schedule I have been trying out with my boys. Visual schedules are great for kids that need structure, stability and routine. It helps them with transitioning and knowing what is coming so they can predict their day. After reading more about the [Read On]
Most of us know how easy it is to get wrapped up in the quest to get a diagnosis. The evaluation process, doctor’s questions, therapist questions, fight to get services, the waiting, so on and so on. Often times during the evaluation process you will hear all about skills that your child is lacking, [Read On]
Often times children with sensory processing disorder or other developmental delays, love to chew on things. You may find that your child is chewing on their clothing, toys, household objects or even themselves. Regular baby teethers may work for small children but aren’t very effective for older children. Even though there are many products out [Read On]
You will find hundreds of crafty ideas out there for DIY inspiration Christmas ornaments and decor. However, when you are raising extra special kids, you have to be very creative and cautious when decorating your tree and home. One of the issues in our house is that my 4 year old who eats everything, due to [Read On]
With the Holidays Season upon us, there are many opportunity for family gatherings. Most of which are held indoors, which can get loud, chaotic and overwhelming. It’s those type of environments that a child with sensory issues can become easily agitated. Last year, we choose to opt out of our family’s gathering due to the risk of meltdown [Read On]
Last night on Halloween, we had our annual Halloween party for the kids. We do this every year, instead of trick or treating due to several reasons. Many people ask me why every year. One reason is because of my kids are so young, they don’t really catch on to the trick or treating ordeal. [Read On]
