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Groundhog Day: 5 Simple Lessons from the Movie for Autism Families

groundhog day 5 lessons for autism families

Groundhog Day.  Typically a third-tier holiday - if you can even call it that.  A great Bill Murray movie from 1993. And also, somewhat ironically, Mr. Diggy’s birthday.   That our non-verbal autistic child shares a birthday with a furry weather-predicting animal (and an ... View Post

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The Travelers
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Autism Mom Life, Special Needs Activities

4 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group Today: Autism Mom Life

Why You Should Consider Going to a Parent Support Group: Autism Mom Life

Have you ever tried an autism parent support group? You are not alone.  No matter what brings you into a parent support group, that is the one thing you should never leave without knowing.   There are many options for groups - ostensibly one to fit every lifestyle. If you live ... View Post

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IEP Tips: 6 Secrets for Your Next Meeting

IEP Tips: 6 Secrets for Your Next Meeting

Do you need IEP tips? For many families, IEP day looms large on the calendar. Indeed, the day you finalize an Individualized Educational Plan, or IEP, for your child can have the potential to be a stressful, intense day. Initial IEP If your child has a new diagnosis, then you need to ... View Post

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Autism Mom Life, Piece of Mind Picks, Special Needs Activities

Autism Vacation Planning: Do You Need a Break?

Autism Vacation Planning: Do you need a break?

Autism Vacation Planning: Special Vacations for Special Families If you have a special needs family member, then you likely need a vacation MORE than the average person. But you are probably less likely to take one. Why? Because traveling with a special needs family member can be ... View Post

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Autism Friendly Vacation, The Travel
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Autism Mom Life, Autism Travel, Autism Vacation, Piece of Mind Picks, Special Needs Travel, Special Needs Vacation

Self-care Challenge: Redefining “Me Time” for a Special Needs Parent

Self-Care Challenge: Redefining "Me Time" for a Special Needs Parent

Do you need a self-care challenge? It can be easy to lose track of you in your role as special needs parent.  But just like putting your oxygen mask on first in an airplane, you have to find a way to maintain your own mental and physical health, or you will be less effective in managing your ... View Post

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Autism Mom Perspectives: Life Beyond the Diagnosis

Autism Mom Perspectives: Life Beyond the Diagnosis

An autism diagnosis changes not only the world of the person with autism but the world of those around them. Overnight, you become an autism mom. The news can, at first, be paralyzing. Then, often comes a period of intense research - reading everything you can get your hands on, waking up in the ... View Post

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About

Our family has been working through the puzzle of autism since 2011. We wanted a place to celebrate our successes, enjoy family time, and create memories. Travel can be challenging, but it is more manageable when you know you have a suitable place to stay when you arrive. For us, the Piece of Mind Retreat will be that place. We hope it will be for you as well. Read More…

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