"Uniquely Able" Sometimes, our kids surprise us with what they are “able” to do. As parents of special needs children, we spend so much time worrying about their struggles and inabilities, that we forget about their God-given abilities. Let me share with you a few examples of my autistic son and the important lessons …
The Boy on the Bus
"The Boy on the Bus" I was sitting in the parking lot one morning after dropping my son off at school. It had been a rough morning and I had paused for a moment in the parking lot to let my emotions settle before I began the drive home. The sun was shining and …
You’ve Received a Diagnosis, Now What?
You've Received a Diagnosis, Now What? For so long you have waited to know exactly what is going on with your child. You have endured the uneasy years of wondering if. You have patiently followed up on all of your doctors appointments and the myriad of testing. And now you sit staring at the paper …
A Couple of Fabulous Books!
I'm always looking for great books on the subject that has affected me so greatly... Autism. Check out these two books from author Karen Pellett. She adds some spunk to a sometimes difficult topic and invites into see it all. Raising three children on the spectrum, she is familiar with the ups and downs that …
He/She Won’t Take a Shower!
I normally don't post about products but once you see what it is, you will totally know why it grabbed my attention. Personal Hygiene tends to be an ongoing challenge for spectrum kids (and some non spectrum kids) due to the sensory overload, lack of muscle control, etc. So when I saw this, I thought …
Blossoming Sibling Relationships
"Blossoming Sibling Relationships" I was sitting outside, basking in the glow of the noonday sun on our painted wooden porch swing. The fresh air had a hint of the hot humid southern summer that would soon be upon us but had not yet settled, blanketed the air. Our wrap around country porch was surrounded by …
Folks, We’ve Got a Runner!!!
"Folks, We've Got a Runner" I turned from my toddler just in time to see Cameron take off out the back door of the school. I was beside myself and could feel the adrenaline rushing through my body. The words "remain calm," ran through my mind like a broken record and I was grasping at …
Family Photo’s
"Family Photo's" One of these pictures is not like the other.... let me explain. We try to take family pictures each year. That is a common occurrence in households across the world right? Well, this year, Cameron decided that enough is enough! We had several "heated" discussions about why in the world anyone would want …
God’s Angels at Work
"Gods Angels at Work" He always was so strong for his age and the adrenaline only helped his cause. This was just another day when his stresses had been too much! He couldn’t keep it all in any longer and broke down. Running on pure adrenaline, he was trying to hurt anyone who came within …
Learning to Speak to a Dinosaur
"Learning to Speak to a Dinosaur" When Cameron was younger, he was totally into dinosaurs. Kids on the spectrum obsess about limited topics, which they then get really good at!! He watched everything dinosaur, read dinosaur books and yes even ate his dinner like a dinosaur (what could I say to that! It was hilarious …
Learning to Love My Dinosaur 