Posts Tagged ‘patience’
9 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 MoreWhen You Don’t Agree with a Caregiver’s Discipline
Let me start by saying how much I love when people reach out to me with their stories about raising or relating to our friends on the autism spectrum. It makes me think about where I can help more or provide context to help every one of us. Because I’ve been there. I’ve done that. I’ve…
Read More5 Rules to Live By to Meet Your Different-Brained Child’s Needs
As I shared last week, it’s summer and my children are around all. of. the. time. It’s been a great summer, no doubt, but understand that is by design. I plan for our days, I have a calendar they can refer to, there is downtime baked into our vacation, and I’m at the ready when…
Read MoreDirt Is Good for You! Didn’t Your Mama Teach You That?
Brief history: My mother was not afraid of dirt from what I remember. It was an antibody, a friend, and a constant. I remember being dirty when I was a kid because I was outside playing. It seemed a natural consequence and it fills me with fond memories. Present experience: We’re in line waiting to…
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