Posts Tagged ‘autism spectrum’
Make Your Own 504 Plan (I Did)
First things first, if you don’t know what a 504 plan is, this is a quick place to learn the basic overview. Essentially, it’s a “formal plan that schools develop to give kids with disabilities the support they need.” We can all use support, and hopefully you’re asking for support when needed, but our kids…
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 More11 Feel Good Stories About Our Friends On The Autism Spectrum
Autism is not always easy. It can be confusing, fascinating, heartbreaking . . . it’s definitely ever-changing and sometimes even terrifying. But it’s also something that shows us the absolute gorgeousness of the human heart, which is what I want to focus on today! 11 feel-great articles/books that will warm your heart To the…
Read MoreAutism, Family, and Rocks: Exercise to a Perma-Smile!
I had perma-smile for at least an hour–and this was while I was totally getting my ass kicked! Have you ever tried to punch and kick a punching bag for three minutes straight? I just did this for the first time about two weeks ago and let me tell you what, there is nothing easy…
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