Activism
3 Meaningful Ways To Celebrate Autism
I want rituals and traditions to be a big part of my life again. I remember Thanksgiving as a kid. We had lots of people sharing dinner, football, and a long nap in the afternoon. I always said I’d help with the dishes, but I don’t remember actually helping. My life is incredibly different from…
Read MoreApologize Like A Boss
I have always loved learning (and collecting) helpful tools that I can take into my relationships to make life better. The apology process I’m sharing with you here is one of the absolute best tools I’ve ever used. Guess what? We all make mistakes! Woo-Hoo! If we’re not making mistakes in our daily lives and…
Read More9 Essential Qualities for Successfully Raising Someone on the Spectrum
My son who is labeled as being on the High-Functioning Autism Spectrum is absolutely thriving at a public charter school right now. He has a 4.0 GPA, plays bass guitar, enjoys going on errands with me, sleeps well, eats well, and overall seems happy. BOOM! We also very successfully made it through my recent cancer…
Read MoreHow I Prepared My Family for My Cancer Journey
I believe 100 percent in front-loading our children, especially our kids on the spectrum. They need help with transitions, expectations, and tools to deal with life. I hope that we all make accommodations for ourselves . . . we are human after all. When we acknowledge our preferences and accommodate ourselves to add comfort and…
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