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Autism Parenting: Expecting too much of ourselves

There is a trait in our self patience I want to talk about today. I don't think this is in all of us but it's in me, my son, and I've it in many others. We have a tendency to take the world around us very seriously. I…
Learning to Wait

So, kids with Asperger's don't do well with waiting. For anything. Nathan is no exception. If Nathan asks me to get him something to drink, I'll say, "Give me a minute, buddy." 10 seconds later, he'll repeat. "MOM. I'd…
Battle Scars, Perfection and Autism

My sister wrote something today in her blog that struck me:
What more can I say?!

Do I have regrets? Yes, I have a few. I regret I didn't listen to my Mom. But what 19 year old really does? My children were not stolen by Autism. Their souls were not the victims of a cruel hijacking. Fate did n…
Tell me I'm worth it

I hate to admit this, but I carry around a quite a bit of guilt. All the time. I know it's not really necessary, because I can't help the way I am, but the thing is that I know I'm more difficult than the average g…
The Rewards of Hard Work

One of the most common questions I get from other parents of children with autism is how did Logan get where he is today? That is really a loaded question. There really isn't a short answer. One thing I always say t…
Water Glue - HomeSchool Science

We think of certain things as sticky – chewing gum, some kids of candy. And when you get something sticky on your skin, you often use water to get the sticky stuff off. But here’s a weird fact about wate…
Spelling Bee

From: happy aspies Spelling tests are on Tuesday and Wolfie loves this. He is an excellent speller. I think he must have a photographic memory because if he has seen the word, he can spell it. Practicing his spelling…
Appreciating Autism in our Daily Practice

In my quest to encourage people to simply appreciate their co-workers, friends, and loved ones with autism, I sometimes come across this reaction: “…but my child doesn’t know how to brush his teeth/take a bath/play…
Not Giving Up

Ever since Daniel's diagnosis in 1998 I have looked to children a little older but with a similar functioning level to get a glimpse of what he may be like in the future. I can't recall ever feeling particularly encour…