The handicap parking spots have forever been associated with physical disabilities. Isn’t that what you picture when you see a car parked in one of these spots? Have you ever seen someone get out of a car and thought “how did they get a pass?” They must be working the system for sure. But the […]
Tag: autism expectations
When traditions do more harm than good..
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
No one told me a caretaker works this hard..
Let’s talk about the definition of “caretaker.” You are responsible for giving another person the best care possible despite their shortcomings. You are responsible for giving that person their “best life.” All of that sounds great and easy. But let’s break this down for how exactly the day goes. It is extremely taxing both physically […]
There’s a Foodie in all of us..
Raise your hand if you love food. Come on, don’t be shy. Food is many things. It can bring people together and make you feel better on a bad day. It can cure many ailments and the simple smell can make you feel “at home”. Well, Z is right there with you on all that. […]
IEP Warriors
We are warriors. In more ways than we can count. We are always on the defensive and always fighting for the needs of our children. Want to see a special needs parent in action? Attend an IEP meeting. I know, not another acronym! Don’t worry, I’ll break it down for ya. An IEP is an […]
Changing Expectations
Let’s talk about how expectations affect our reactions to scenarios and people in life. Modifying your expectations can do wonders for your mood and outlook on life. Expectations play a huge role in our Autism world so I’d like to walk you through our transformation. We will start at the beginning.. Autism parents have a […]
Tilted Axis 