When it comes to #autism and the holidays, things can become even more challenging than usual. Of all the holidays each year, Christmas is by far the most overstimulating for my kids. It’s for this reason that we can’t always Continue reading
There are so many misconceptions about autism that I couldn‘t even begin to list them all here. Admittedly, when I first experienced my oldest being diagnosed with Aspergers, in 2005, I was full of misconceptions myself. However, seven years and a total of Continue reading
My kids have an amazing imagination. I don’t know how other fathers do things but personally, I embrace this and join their imaginary games when invited. Kinda sounds like a Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer pun. Anyways, I love to Continue reading
I’ve been a special needs parent for over a decade and I’m only 34 years old. Special needs parenting is different for everyone. Having said that, I think we can probably agree that while it can absolutely be exhausting, it’s Continue reading
As a blogger for quite some time now, I have sorta gravitated to certain types of bloggers. I tend to follow the bloggers that I can relate to. They aren’t always special needs bloggers but they’re real. By real I mean that Continue reading
One of the toughest things that I can remember while going through the process of all three of my boys being diagnosed as having autism, was knowing where one ended and the others began. That may sound a little bit Continue reading
One of the things I have talked about many times on my personal blog, is how special needs parenting can impact the family unit. I think that most people grasp the concept that raising a special needs child is challenging, Continue reading
In my world there are two main reasons you have the talk with your child. I think that most people’s minds will immediately go to the whole birds and bees thing when they hear the talk and who can blame them? I know, the thought of having Continue reading
Sometimes, no matter what you do, things are going to go, the way they are going to go. The school year is no exception, especially if your a special needs family. Having said that, there are always things you can do to Continue reading
Life as a special needs family can be tough enough as it is. Anything that can make life a little bit easier can be a life saver, especially when it involves the before school routine. With that in mind, I Continue reading