Things that Parents of Autistic Children are Sick of Hearing

Things that Parents of Autistic Children are Sick of Hearing

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I often hear what’s meant to be “helpful advice” usually from well meaning strangers. And while most of the time I can at least appreciate the fact that they’re trying to help; it’s really just getting on my nerves. I’m certainly not against receiving advice, just that when it comes to my autistic child, I really don’t want to hear it. I understand, of course, that on occasion there is good advice. But other times, it’s just not what I want to hear. So here are just a few things that this parent of an autistic child is sick of hearing. And if you’re looking for ways to support a family that has a child with autism, please check out my autism resources and inspiration….

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

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When most parents are starting on the autism diagnosis process, one of the first things they ask: Did vaccines cause autism? Maybe they’ve read an article or it was word of mouth.  But why the doubts? Why are parents concerned about this? Well, for starters, the rate of autism diagnosis has increased year-after-year.  This tends to cause a bit of worry and concern. And rightfully so. Parents start looking for a cause. Do vaccines really cause autism? When I first started blogging about autism, I told myself that I would never touch the vaccine topic. Why? I always felt that it was more trouble than it was worth. However, with Autism A to Z, I felt that I would have a great opportunity to cover the topic…

How To Get Your Garden Ready For Summer

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Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Summer is well and truly here and now that the warm weather is here to stay, it’s time to start thinking about getting your garden ready. If you haven’t already started planning for all of the summer BBQ’s and get together’s you’re going to throw, now is the best time to start. Not only is it the best time to buy all of your DIY equipment in the summer sales, but it’s also the best time to get started if you want to avoid the intense heat that will be coming over the next few months. With that in mind, here are some tips and tricks to help you get your garden ready for summer:    Make Sure You’re…

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The One Overwhelming Thing that Keeps Me Up at Night

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As the parent of a non verbal autistic child, there are many things that I worry about. Some of these things are probably so far out of my control that I should just let them go. But I can’t. I have tried and tried and I just can’t. When she was younger, one of my biggest worries was if she would ever talk. I spent countless nights thinking about that, my head swimming with all of the possibilities. The ifs and the hows, and then finally the whens. I was optimistic. Maybe too optimistic for my own good at the time. But I just wanted the best for her. Then came one of her follow up appointments with the developmental pediatrician and my worry was…

Working Smarter, Not Harder! Time-Saving Tricks For Stressed Out Parents

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Unsplash When was the last time you feel you had a proper break from your parenthood? We’ve all been there. As we all feel the push, either in a mental, physical, or emotional sense, we need that all-important break to give us a respite from life. But, can we take a leaf out of the professional’s books? The art of time management is something that can feel like it’s always just out of our reach. As such, we’ve got to think about working smarter, rather than working harder. While we can feel that if we put in a bit of extra effort, the results will improve, when we have children, this isn’t necessarily the case! What are the ways that we can begin to make…

Stay On Top Of Allergies In The Home With These Tips

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Allergies are one of those things that can not only be incredibly dangerous but can make day to day living very miserable. The source can sometimes be obvious: pets and cleaning chemicals, as well as seasonal triggers such as pollen,  are the most common ones, but sometimes, there is something that you just can’t quite put your finger on. Everyone is sniffling and sneezing, and your supply of tissues is diminishing at an alarming rate. When everyone is feeling miserable and stuffed up, you need to find a way to eliminate, or at the very least minimize the allergens in the home, and in this post, we look at a few ways.  Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash 4 Tips to Stay on Top of…