How are you coping with seasonal affective disorder? Several years ago, in late January, I found myself increasingly slow-moving, and despite being sleepy, I found it increasingly difficult to actually fall asleep. I always tend to be cold, so I have a tendency to hibernate a bit in the winter ... View Post
15 More Hawaii Gift Ideas: Piece of Mind Picks
Are you looking for Hawaii gift ideas? Here are some more ideas to consider - whether you are shopping for birthdays, anniversaries or winter holidays, there is always a reason to celebrate with these Hawaii gift ideas. Hawaii Gift Ideas: Books Dig into Hawaii’s past with ... View Post
Thanksgiving, Accommodated: Rethinking Autism Thanksgiving in Your Fam
Autism Thanksgiving - what does that look like? In some families, Thanksgiving is about dressing up, sweeping any and all conflicts under the rug, and eating a fancy meal off the “good” China. In other families, the focus is on sweat pants and (turkey) smokers, turkey trots and (American) ... View Post
Living with Autism: The Island of the Autism Family
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