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Can We Find Real Balance?
Is balance really possible? For most adults, finding balance is the journey between work and home, kids and self, or the discovery of true meaning in ones life. I believe the shift of balance changes daily. What is i… -
Learning Style is Important
When ascertaining what may be the best ways to help your child with autism to learn various educational, social, behavioral and emotional (etc.) skills; gaining accurate knowledge of what may be your child’s learn… -
Halloween with an Autistic Child
Once again, Halloween is here. As a child, I remember the excitement I had in picking out a costume, wearing it to school and out, trick-or-treating. As an adult, the stress of coming up with a "good" costume and goi… -
"Impossible!" - Savoring each Syllable
Sometimes, it is not in how it is said, but that it is said at all.... In trying to use the word impossible in as many ways or occurrences as my son can, he goes on a silly rant, exclaiming: [son], "Mom, you (poin… -
Baby Einstein Videos Educated My Autistic Son
Baby Einstein, I'll vow for you! Don't we have greater problems to take care of in this world? Yes, our children are our most valued possessions, but destroying the reputation of a brand, like Baby Einstein, that (in… -
Autism (Savor Each Syllable, Part 2)
Slightly apraxic (low muscle tone around the mouth) and with his two front teeth missing, my son (diagnosed as on the autism spectrum with PDD-NOS) makes an observation: [son] "Mom. Sssssnakes sssslither in the rrri… -
Autism (Savor Each Syllable)
Upon returning to school this week, many comments about how much my son had grown made their way back home. I didn't think much of it until we tried on a pair of jeans that were WAY to small. While getting ready for… -
Autism's House
Do you have a "house" you go to where your anxieties drift away? Most of us do, though we may no realize it. Our "house" may involve a physical activity like running or swimming, a hobby like music or reading, or busy… -
Special Moments, Gratitude and Autism
As I headed to our monthly team meeting with my son's teachers and therapists, I didn't have much on the agenda. This year, the team's open communication and investment in my son's progress is a comforting feeling. I… -
Common Sense is different for those with Autism
Society uses the term "common sense" to explain people’s natural and innate actions. Everyone is supposed to have at least a little common sense. It is a gray area to know exactly what common sense is, but it usually e…
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- About Me: Created by a mother for mothers and bakers alike, Press Dough solves the need for cookie speed. Our blog, Cookie Talk, is a confectioners mix of recipes, facts, ideas, and fun. We'll share DIY crafts with kids (using cookie cutters) and baking ideas. Mothering Autism is my personal blog about my children, family, finances and the journey of self discovery. Read more about me at http://www.motheringautism.blogspot.com
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