What’s your beach style? As summer is on the horizon once again, this time with a bit more vaccine-fueled optimism than last time around, it's time to think about what to wear to the beach. Take this quiz to find out what your beach style is, then see below for some of my favorite beach style ... View Post
Autism Mom Gifts: What to buy for mom
Autism Mom Gifts: A Gift Guide for Mother’s Day - or Any Day What to buy for mom? Moms come in all shapes and sizes - some tied to bloodlines, others to circumstance or choice or coincidence. But all moms are caregivers - each in their own way. So what to buy for mom depends on ... View Post
Autism and Water: An Aquatic Life
Autism and water Mr. Diggy is addicted to water. As a toddler, he taught himself to swim. As a preschooler, he was safer in the water than out (where his pica diagnosis meant he was constantly attempting to ingest unsafe non-food objects). As an elementary-aged child, he spent ... View Post
Best of Kona: Big Island Best Bets
Are you ready for the best of Kona? The Kona district, including the walkable town of Kailua-Kona (not to be confused with Kailua, on Oahu), is Hawaii's hidden gem. Easily accessible to the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), just north of town, the area includes great ... View Post
Autism Sensory Issues: Challenges and Solutions
Do you live with autism sensory issues? If you or someone you love has an autism diagnosis, you are probably also learning to manage autism sensory issues. Some people carry a secondary diagnosis of sensory processing disorder, but even in cases where this diagnosis is not found (or was not ... View Post
Autism Valentines Day: Hearts in the World
Autism Valentines Day: A Wish for my Fellow Autism Moms I see you. Trying to put together the fanciest Valentines in the class (with candy! and stickers!) so your kid can practice their “put in” skills and the class will be excited to get the card. Volunteering (in normal times) to ... View Post