Let me ask you something. If you knew the “why” to your situation would it change your outcome, perspective, or make the situation any easier? We have to remember that knowing the “why” wouldn’t satisfy us. This is something I constantly have to remind myself…
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Doubting myself as an Autism Mom
There are many days I wake up and think, “Am I a good autism mom?” I am 100% am doubting myself as an autism mom. I know this may sound strange to some but I also know I can’t be alone in feeling this. As…
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SPECIAL NEEDS BEHAVIOR + ADJUSTMENT
Hitting, pulling hair, throwing toys…for a special needs family that can sometimes be the norm! It would be a big fat lie if I told you that this was not an issue in my household. With Claire being a special needs child her social and…
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POTTY TRAINING WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS TODDLER
Pee Pee in the Potty, Pee Pee in the Potty! I think about 2 years into having a child this song is running through ever parent’s head! While most parents complain or speak of how difficult it was to potty train their toddler, comparing this…
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THE “HOLLAND” ANALOGY
We have been a new world of “norm” for a little over 4 years now as family. I can’t believe I didn’t come across this poem/story sooner. It was shared with me among a Facebook group that I am part of for Claire’s genetic disorder….
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