If you're a parent or caregiver, you may have come across terms like Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory input, and sensory overload while researching neurodevelopmental disorders in children. SPD vs autism Let me take you back to the beginning of our ...
Marriage Challenges After Autism Diagnosis: How We Are Navigating the Journey Together
Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child is undoubtedly a life-altering event that can impact every aspect of your family life, including your marital relationship. It's not uncommon to have marriage challenges after an autism diagnosis. For months, I sensed that something was amiss with ...
Tis the Season for Fine Motor Holiday Activities!
Fine motor activities during the holiday season can be fun and festive while also helping to develop and strengthen the small muscles in the hands and fingers. I always tell myself I’m going to be more “Pinterest-Y” but I always fall short. With the holiday season coming up, what better way to ...
Hey Sis! Learn How to Manifest Self Love and Love Yourself Fearlessly
Manifesting self-love is a transformative process that involves cultivating a deep and genuine appreciation for oneself. There are a few things I struggle with. One thing is recognizing when I need to take time to focus on myself and remembering how to manifest self-love. As cliche as it ...
Autism Special Interest Examples: From Trains to Telescopes
It is a really good sign if autistic people feel comfortable enough to share their special interests with you. What my sons' special interests look like, a real example I want to give you something more concrete than a list. I want to tell you what a special interest actually looks like ...
