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Challenge Them To Be Challenged

I don’t know if it’s the struggles that are coming forth in Daniel’s pubescent years or just my mind wandering but lately all the memories of the early years of his bumpy ride through autism are flooding my brainI dist…
Label Schmable

"Hands." Grace & Leisa, Photo: Rory Hamilton Labels. It's something us special needs parents obsess over. Labels, can be viewed several ways. If there is an issue going on, many parents feel relief to have a na…
I Am No Hero

I received a birthday card from my big sis last week where inside there was a beautifully crafted poem about sisters along with a lovely birthday wish. She had hand written a note at the bottom of the card and just abov…
Griffin: the One, the Only, the Not-to-be-Copied

The five-year-old has turned from the spitting, screaming, biting that got him euphemistically categorized as a “spirited” toddler into a bright, loving, bouncy Kindergartener. I adore him. Really. It’s just so lovely…
Autism-Attachments-Teddy Bears

I happened to be watching my children sleep this morning. I noticed something very interesting. They both sleep with teddy bears. It's an attachment that the experts like to tell you just doesn't happen. In fact, my ol…
Back-to-School with Autism - Doggy Style

Yo, Mick here – the canine with the new hat, pointy ears and wet nose. It’s been an insannnne summer at our home – and classes have resumed. (Bummer that) The best part of summer is getting my boy back! I think Red m…
Enjoy the Little Things--Learning Autism

As a guest blogger, I must walk carefully in the new world of learning autism. I want to bond with the friends of my new adventure, not create tension because I might not "have a clue" about their life. One thing I w…
Dragonfly Forest

I received an email about Dragonfly Forest camp. This is not anywhere near me but it’s something I definately may consider down the road. I also want to pass this on to get the word out as well as for those that maybe…
RANT: A Lonely Single Aspie's Cry For Help

Right now, I just don't know what I'm supposed to do with my life. Basically, having Asperger's syndrome and everything, I just feel like I can't take this life anymore... More than anything else, I really want a gir…
Letting go of ASD traits, both good and sad

A few weeks after Quinn started therapy, my husband happened upon me bawling in the kitchen.No shocker there, I wasn't making a big deal about it. I had been bawling in the kitchen for about 9 months.After he gave me t…