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How much do you cater to the wants of an autistic child?

We're always trying to figure out how much we should try to live a "normal" life and how much we ought to accommodate Martin's world and make life easier for him. The former has the advantages of challenging Martin to t…
Now and again

Some days are more difficult than others, I understand this, and mostly am ok with this. Its what comes with having kids, having three kids, attempting to raise them alone, and having one kid with issues that I don’t cl…
Does Autism excuse bratty behavior?

So here's a question. I had a kid today, is Autistic, be a complete brat in my class. He talked back at me. He spoke to me in a very rude way, very sarcastic. When I tried to go talk to him one on one he ran…
Yo, Babelini - The Little Dude Is Freakin' Me Out

It's me, the cat. You know, meow, purr purr? Yeah, listen. The little human? It's just, well, he runs a lot. A lot. And sometimes, dude, he's coming straight at me! I never know what he's going to do! It's total…
Better Ways To Defend Autism

I've always tried to be on the mature side, yet sometimes I let my anger get the best out of me. I was outside with my brother (who is diagnosed with autism) and we were were siting on the back of the car, with the gar…
It Isn't Always Easy

When my mom first showed up, and I wrote that first post, I decided that I wasn’t going to fill every minute of the day trying to find some way to hate her all over again. I didn’t need to find ways, I had enough…and I…
'Tis the Season

We had a beautiful honeymoon period with our virtual residential team. Now its over -- and how. Until a few days ago I found myself questioning whether we needed so much support. Then came the weekend. It was ROUGH.…
Whole Again

You always try to anticipate it, there are signs. You are never prepared for it. Too often it comes out of nowhere. It is not autism. There is something somewhere deep inside that trips and Nick disappears, he is n…
I Don't Mind If You Stare, Just Be Ready To Take Notes

I know some people get all upset when someone stares at their disabled child and others may even come to your defense when they observe someone doing so, but I never feel violated or threatened by onlookers. It’s perfe…
Finding the End

What does a person have to do? Nothing works. Just when you think you have found a solution his behavior goes to hell and you end up getting attacked again and physically restraining him again and answering questions…