How is your family living with autism? The journey of a family with special needs has famously been compared to a trip to Holland. The end of school services for young adults is often described by their parents as falling off a cliff. But to our family, living with autism is like ... View Post
Both Sides of the IEP Experience
I have spent years on both sides of the IEP experience - each Individualized Educational Plan meeting is the same, but different. I often reflect on how different the meetings feel, depending on why we are gathering. If you need help navigating the IEP experience, consider the resources you'll ... View Post
I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust: Autism Mom Book Review
Book Review: I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust If you have a loved one in your life with limited verbal capabilities, then you are probably searching for ways to understand what is going on inside their mind. For more than a decade, we have parented a child who lost his emerging vocabulary, ... View Post
Autism and Music: “Sing”Autism Mom Movie Review
Do you see a connection between autism and music? The adults in our home mostly listen to movies, either while driving, with the screen flipped down behind our heads, or from across the room while a rare YouTube excerpt holds Mr. Diggy’s attention for a few consecutive minutes. So the ... View Post
What’s Your Beach Style? 4 Style Options to Try
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