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Fear of Dogs

So a few months ago Heidi got nipped on the belly by a dog. Prior to that she had been fearless around dogs. Dog in question was a puppy who was very over excited and didn’t mean to harm just over exuberant. Si…
I Should have Prepared Myself

We got a last minute invitation to a toddler birthday party last week. I didn't have time to come up with an excuse not to go. Even if I had time I wouldn't have been able to find one without looking lazy or mean spiri…
Coming Full Circle: Fitting In

I have been writing this post in my mind for months. I just haven’t felt inspired to sit at the computer and put it out there. Today, as I drink my m…
Odd Sensory Olfactory Assault Story

It’s a recurring theme. I’m oblivious early in the morning, still dressed in my robe, as we are, just for a change, behind schedule. Wednesday’s the half way mark of the week, and therefore attractive…
Graduation

Ryan graduated from preschool. (I will ignore for now that the very next week he returns to the same class, with the same teachers and most of the same kids, for extended school year.) The class spent an entire mont…
Aspies don't get many invitations

Parents of kids with Asperger’s know their kids get very few, if any, invitations to come over. My Aspies are no exception to this rule. Mike, age 17, has gotten an invitation to go with his brothers to their frien…
Understanding Subtlety

Emily and I just got back from a 25-hour vacation* to Ocean City, Maryland - a family-oriented seashore vacation area. After we finished breakfast, I left our cash tip on the table. Emily asked me to put it under the…
Social Story: Sleepover

Heidi went for her very first sleepover recently, with her sister Annie. The sleepover was at Aunt and Uncles place who have two boys around the same age as my girls. Aunt and Uncle live just around the corner from us…
5 steps to dealing with Teasing

One of the social skills programs we attended worked with Annie on how to deal with Unfriendly Teasing using a fairly simple 5 step method. It is important to use an 8 out of 10 voice volume so you know the person who…