How do you explain death to a child with autism? I thought we already had. I thought she got it, and maybe even understood it better than the rest of us. We’ve lost a lot of pets in the last few years because we tend to adopt the old and sickly. But, I was wrong. […]
Last December Nove had 6 teeth filled at the dentist’s office and she has had some lingering pain since then. This post is a demonstration of How Not To Fix Tooth Pain When You Have Autism. This lingering pain has come and gone. We weren’t sure it was real, until it was probably too late. […]
Sometimes, it takes knowing just one word to put together a solution for the problem. Of course, sometimes it takes more than just one word, but you’ll see what I mean soon enough. My mom’s old Buick Century has been having issues for quite a few months. Intermittently, it would neglect turning over. It left […]
This is about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd) and how being the parent of a child with abusive behavior or someone in an abusive situation sometimes leaves few good choices. This post does not in any way mean that everyone who has autism or a mental health disorder will exhibit physical or other violence. It is […]
How To Help Your Child with Learning Difficulties Learning difficulties are not just a challenge for kids – they can be challenging for parents, too. When my oldest daughter was in 4th and 5th grade, we both struggled with her learning disability. I didn’t know what she needed. She felt stupid and we yelled […]
This post was intended just to document a rare occasion where my girls and I got out and had a great day with no melt-downs, but it turned into a realization that there are great people in the world. Yesterday started out really well. I never know with either one of my girls how mornings […]
A few weeks ago we ventured all the way across town to another suburb where a new, very special, coffee house was opening. Special? Yes, because it is owned and run by mothers of adult children who have autism and special needs. I’ve included my own photos of our day out, but also 2 videos […]
Play Dates for Kids With Autism + Other Special Needs It’s hard enough to get a play date set up for a typical developing kid, but if you throw in the stuff that comes with having autism and other mental health issues, then it can be down right impossible. But, with some perserverence and a […]
3D Feel & Find By GuideCraft 40 piece set Guidecraft G6708 3D Feel & Find World Icons A lot of kids with autism have difficulty learning words for senses. 3D Feel and Find by Guide Craft is a great […]
Learning Social Skills through a Board Game When it comes to buying toys for children with autism, make sure to focus on toys that will stimulate their senses. Because most kids with autism have sensory problems, they have to be introduced to tangible things in a non-threatening way and in such a way that they […]