For some reason I thought about autism when my girls were babies. I kept track of their milestones, and as they grow older, I was reassured when they continued meeting them within normal ranges. A new school for autism was being built just down the street from us when our first was a baby, and … Continue reading The Moment When
Peas in my Coffee
Yesterday was Monday. And goodness was it a Monday! I am seriously blessed to have several kid free hours each day when all 3 are in school. I need those hours to do pretty much everything. Once the kids come home it’s austin screaming, the girls doing homework, and total chaos. Especially on the nights … Continue reading Peas in my Coffee
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The Autism Rollercoaster
I frequently say that life with autism is a roller coaster. Yes, it's a much used analogy in autism land, but it's so true. Why you may ask? Well, I will gladly tell you! 🙂 I remember the first time after Austin's diagnosis that I felt ok. I didn't feel the sharp jab in the … Continue reading The Autism Rollercoaster
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Looking Back
It’s so easy in this life with autism to focus on everything Austin can’t do. The evaluations, IEP meetings and basically any paperwork I fill out regarding Austins development only emphasize that fact. It’s good for me to take a step back now and then and remember just how far we’ve come and how much … Continue reading Looking Back
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A Letter to My Son
A Letter to My Son To my beautiful Austin, This time of year is always filled with memories of 4 years ago. Memories of you, our perfect newborn boy, the final member of our family. When I think back on these few years of your life, my mind often goes back to the very … Continue reading A Letter to My Son
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chiropractors & autism
Our latest stop on this ride with autism has been to a place I never would have thought was an option: a chiropractor's office. Austin's speech therapist mentioned last year that she'd heard good things from parents who've tried chiropractic care with their autistic children. I had good intentions of looking into it, but forgot … Continue reading chiropractors & autism
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He’s Making Progress
I am beginning to despise the word "progress". I can imagine how that comes across, because certainly progress is the goal of school and therapy and everything we do with Austin. I am thrilled when he meets goals and does new things, and of course, I want him to continue moving forward and believe that … Continue reading He’s Making Progress
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Storms
The back to school season was interrupted by an unwelcome guest a couple weeks ago: Hurricane Irma. Thankfully we were spared anything other than minor inconveniences, but I'm thankful to be getting back into our "normal" routine. Despite the rough start to the school year, Austin has continued making progress. He is still repeating words … Continue reading Storms
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Cookies, blankies & life
Austin is talking! It all started one afternoon when he was motioning that he wanted a cookie. A cookie is a treat, so I decided to push him a bit. I told him to say "cookie", not really expecting to hear anything in return. A second later I heard "ie ie". I freaked out. I … Continue reading Cookies, blankies & life
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The Wheels on the Bus
The Wheels on the bus go round and round. Round and round. Round and round. This is Austin's favorite song right now, and I sing it to him constantly. Sometimes he joins in doing the motions. A few times he has actually started singing with me. So far I've heard him sing "all the through the town", … Continue reading The Wheels on the Bus
