Let’s talk a bit about expectations and learning to be flexible. About understanding tradition and about being okay with modifying that to create your own new traditions. About living life in the moment rather than in the past. The other day, I opened Facebook and it gave me a bunch of memories all about all […]
Tag: autism diagnosis
There’s no right way to be social..
A common misconception of people with Autism is that they are anti-social. It isn’t that they do not want to be social or that they hate everyone. I think the issue actually lies in either their inability to communicate properly or in the other person’s inability to accept their differences. People have a hard time relating […]
Manual not included..
Although Autism has been around for a long time, the treatment is still being figured out. Autism is not something they can determine in the womb, allowing parents time to plan ahead. It springs up on you. You may go years with an inner battle of “maybe he is just delayed” or “maybe he will […]
Siblings Prove Inclusion Works…
I have been blessed with two amazing step-daughters. I couldn’t have asked for more caring, compassionate and welcoming girls. A year after our wedding, we welcomed Z and I was blown away by these girls and their love for their brother. I know it couldn’t have been easy to have these two major changes occur […]
What is his special skill?
“What is his special skill?!?” asks a perfect stranger with delight in their eyes upon hearing Z has Autism. Yes, this happens. A lot… Think about it.. Who is the first person you think about when you hear the word Autism? Rain Man? Temple Grandin? Surfer Clay Marzo? Albert Einstein? Do you think about the […]
Find your Tribe..
I’m going to come right out and say it… Autism is a lonely road. Sure we talk about our “tribe” and we do have support but there are many days where we feel the difference. We feel the loneliness. We feel the heartache.. And you won’t hear us talk about that because our focus is […]
Bending the Social Norm..
How many of you have heard that those with Autism are “anti-social” or that they lack empathy? Isn’t that what we have heard on the news? Well, this is actually far from the truth. Those with Autism are often seen as anti-social due to the fact that they have a very hard time reading social […]
A Mom’s Day Never Ends
I am a full-time working mom, a stay-mostly-at-home mom, a caregiver, a wife, an advocate. That’s not to toot my horn or anything, it’s just what it is. And I highlight it in this post only to show what is required of a special needs parent. I have always been a working mom. There was […]
Things I’ve Learned…
Just as Z has grown and progressed, so have I. It’s important to assess where you are at throughout your life and celebrate it. Embrace who you have become at all stages in your life. When I think back to pre-diagnosis and the couple of years following the diagnosis I feel sorry for the girl […]
The two sides of the Autism coin
Today’s post might bring about some strong emotions and that’s okay. That’s what we are here for. It is always said that there are two sides to a coin and in this scenario, this can’t be more true. Let’s dive in… Do you say “He has Autism” or “He is Autistic”? It may seem like […]
Tilted Axis 