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The Early Morning Coffee Stop

Our early schedule is crazy, but it works. We're getting our system down and it gets us all where we need to be on time or even (gasp) early! Schedule revolves around needing to get James' Dad to a commute bus stop 20…
When Autism Makes Things Easier

Most of the time, Autism makes things much more difficult… even the most simple of tasks. But sometimes, in some interesting ways, it actually makes some things easier.
New routines, more responsibility and less down time.

Just when I think I have a grasp of things, I get thrown a meteor. Both of us have been slogging through what feels like a quagmire of new routines, more responsibility and less down time. We've both been cranky…
Ask Sylvia: 2nd Grader with Autism Struggles to Finish Work

Dear Sylvia, My son is 7 years old in the second grade, and at school is takes too long to copy assignments and complete his work . How can I help him improve? He also randomly forgets to pack up all that he needs to…
Sock Toe Mornings

I am not a morning person.Not even close. Perhaps it is some sort of genetic trait to be passed on to children. Perhaps it is simply a learned behavior. Whatever it is I have no idea. I can say however,that undoubtedly…
On the Spectrum #75: The History Channel

Never cantell when they're really paying attention, can you? Read original post Image Source
Strange Sleeping Arrangements

The sleeping arrangements have only gotten stranger. The laundry basket is back in its proper place: beside the dryer in the basement. And for a few weeks, Martin slept in his bed like a normal human being in the Wester…
Who Needs Consistency Anyway?

If you have a child with special needs, I'm sure you've been told how important consistency is. Routines, rules, rewards -- you name it -- helping your child means keeping a certain level of sameness. But how does…
Summer Routines

The school year seems pretty crazy while you’re going through it… assemblies, meetings, field trips… but in reality, it is such a wonderful base for all routines. Up at the same time, in bed at the…
Alton Brown Meltdown

My mind is running a mile a minute as I try to start this post. Where do I start? "Let's start at the beginning/A very good place to start." But what's the beginning? Okay. Breathe. Do you know who Alton Brown is?…