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Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
Dear autism, Sometimes it’s tempting to let you get me down. It’s easy to focus on the difficulties you present in our lives and sing whoa is me. I’ve definitely had my share of those days but lately… -
It's My Auti-versary!
Dear Autism, Once a year around diagnosis day, I like to take a comprehensive look at what we have accomplished in the treatment and or management of you. Last year was a whirlwind! We had ABA, music therapy, bio-medi… -
Summer camp and prep for school
Summer is my favorite time of year. You can go outside in any old thing and be comfy and fancy free. Savi’s favorite part of summer is summer camp! Swimming, outdoor play every morning, less restrictions…… -
Oh, I could tell some Veggietales
Dear autism, Excellent Seats at the VT Live Show If it wasn’t for you, we wouldn’t be ASMT (Autism Society of Middle Tennessee) members. If we weren’t ASMT members we wouldn’t get awesome news… -
This is what you DON'T do
Dear autism, I talk a lot about how difficult it is to take you places with the family. This note is no different I’m afraid… -
Tips for New Spectrum Parents
Dear autism, Do you remember how we started this journey? Mournful eyes, furtive glances, and furious scribbling on notepads marked the beginning of my diagnosis meeting in August of 2008. I had been to severa… -
Attitude and Autism
I attended a talk at the library last night that was all about raising expectations for your spectrum kid. One of the most surprising facts I learned last night was that no matter what type of intervention was used, the… -
Pay More for Autistic Childcare.
So a daycare center who shall remain nameless decided that since my kid required more work than the others I should pay MORE MONEY!! REALLY? So on days when little Sally typical screams all day does her mom have to f… -
Have Mercy, He's Eating Something!
Dear autism, Savi loves chocolate. Much more than the average bear. So when we decided to go GFCF the transition was painful to see, and hear, and feel, and (I think you get the point). It was with great fear an… -
Rocking rocks!
Dear autism, Rocking chairs rock! (pun only partially intended) There are so few things that I can actually tell give Savi joy. He’s non verbal and notoriously hard to read. But on this day, I knew without a dou…
About dearautism
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- About Me: This is the life and times of a not so super SuperMom of 3. My middle son is on the spectrum and these “letters” to autism help us all get through the day. We hope you laugh, learn, and move closer to our goal with us: the best possible life.
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