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Autism Families Don't Need Pity Autism Families Don’t Need Pity I suppose that is a pretty blunt title, but it’s true. I was at an event with Casey and Rob last week […]

Autism and the Tough Questions Autism and the Tough Questions Several months ago, I had to meet with a lady from our county board of DD about Casey and Rob’s waivers. […]

Autism and the Circle of Friends we Need Autism and the Circle of Friends we Need I’m not worried about taking Casey and Rob many places anymore. I’ve gotten that tough skin and […]

Autism and Learning about Money Autism and Learning about Money Teaching Casey and Rob the value of money has always been a struggle. They can both name all of the coins […]

Autism and a Very Merry Christmas

As I sit here writing this, I can hear Rob in his room saying, “Trrreeeeee.” He’s happily building Christmas trees with his Legos. Casey is listening to Christmas music on […]

Autism and a Question

Who makes the rules? I know that seems like an odd question for a Christmas post, but really, I do want to know. Who makes the rules? The rules that decide why behaviors with autism […]

Autism and the Christmas List

Every year, Casey has a list of things in her mind that we have to do for her to have a wonderful Christmas. It’s never anything too complicated, but she’s already reminding me […]

Autism and the Love of a Niece

I haven’t shared this, yet, but a month ago, we had a perfect little miracle join our family. We lost Raylan a year ago and on his birthday, his miracle baby sister was born. […]

Autism and Family Isolation

I’m not telling any of you anything you don’t know. Autism is lonely at times. Lots of times. Not just for the parent who may feel no one can really understand what their life is […]

Autism and the Love of Siblings

Anyone who has followed our story knows I often talk about how close all of my kids are. Mandy has always been Casey and Rob’s biggest defender – and tormentor – and teacher – […]

Autism, Guardianship and Parenting

Several weeks ago, I was asked why I chose to be Casey and Rob’s guardian and what exactly that meant for them. I meant to write this that week, but… I forgot. So, here […]

Autism and Typical Sibling Behavior

Every mom knows the scene. One child is upset and the other is making things worse. I’ve shared before how Casey and Rob will try to irritate each other at times, just like […]

Autism and Communication Struggles

If you follow our Facebook page, you already know the last few weeks have been a struggle for Rob. He continues to amaze me with what he is willing to try, but I’ve been […]

Autism and Dental Visits

Last Monday, Rob pointed to his cheek and said, “Hurts!” I was worried because he has such a high tolerance for pain that if he says something hurts, a typical person probably would […]

Self-Care and an Autism Parent

Repeat after me… “I have to take care of me so I can take care of my child.” How many times have I said that to you? How many times have I admitted that I’m not very good at […]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms…

who are waiting to hear their child’s voice for the first timewho are scared of their child’s future when they are gonewho are still bathing and changing their adult […]