The Benefits of Getting a Support Dog for Your Autistic Child

The Benefits of Getting a Support Dog for Your Autistic Child

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Over the years, I’ve contemplated whether or not getting a therapy dog for Sweet B would be worth it. Certainly yes, I’ve always seen the benefits of having a dog. My dog was my best friend until he passed away several years ago. I still get teary eyed thinking about it because yes, he was part of the family. He was more than just a dog to us, he was family. You have to choose carefully when it comes to getting a dog. Some people love a little dog that stays little and others love to buy from a litter of newborn chocolate lab puppies for the children to grow up with. It’s so important that you pick the right breed for your dog,  even…

Autism can be difficult to explain or understand. Here are 20 books about autism just for kids.

20 Books About Autism for Kids

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We are a family of readers and we absolutely love having books in our house. I have a bookshelf in practically every room of the house and books are located nearly everywhere. To help my neurotypical child understand, we turned to books about autism. It’s also given me some thought about eventually writing my own book about autism. But, not just yet. For now, we will rely on this list and supplement as we go. I’ve posted my Top 10 Books for Parents of Autistic Children and I’m working on a post specifically for parents of girls on the spectrum. But today I wanted to share a list of books about autism for kids. If you have children who are not on the spectrum, they may not…

Self Calming Strategies and Techniques for Kids with Autism
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Self Calming Strategies and Techniques for Kids with Autism

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Learning calming strategies and techniques for autism meltdowns is necessary as a parent and caregiver. It helps us help our children in any given situation. Over time, you will learn and implement many calming strategies. Some may be beneficial for a shorter period of time and others will be used throughout the lifespan. We certainly have our tried and true techniques that have served our family very well. Then there are others that we have tried that just didn’t work. It’s all about being willing to try and to see what will help. As my daughter grew older, we started to incorporate more self calming strategies for autism. Why teach Self Calming Strategies and Self Calming Techniques for Autism? In the past, I’ve shared calming strategies…

These sensory friendly Valentine's Day activities are perfect for an indoor playdate or preschool.

Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Day Activities for Autistic Kids

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When it comes to planning holiday parties or even everyday activities for autistic kids, there’s a tendency to look for sensory friendly activities. This holds true when you’re planning a sensory friendly birthday party or just looking for an afterschool or school break activity. I want to start sharing some of my favorites with you and we’ll begin with sensory friendly Valentine’s Day activities. What is a sensory friendly activity? So you may be wondering just what makes a sensory friendly activity sensory friendly. Well, while I can’t say for certain; I look for the following qualities. It needs to be an activity that involves the senses. Sight Touch Taste (sometimes!) Smell Sound For autistic kids, some sensory activities may be preferred over others. For example, a sensory…

My Top Eleven Tips for Surviving a Pregnancy During the Summer

My Top Eleven Tips for Surviving a Pregnancy During the Summer

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Looking for a summer pregnancy survival guide? Sweet B was born in July, so I wasn’t pregnant for too long with her during the summer. Squeaker, on the other hand, was born in December. So I went through two full seasons being pregnant. There are definitely somethings that I miss about pregnancy and somethings that I don’t miss. Being pregnant during the summer was not always fun so I wanted to share my tips on motherhood for surviving a summer pregnancy. Some might seem pretty practical and general for getting through the summer. And if you’re looking for more pregnancy tips, don’t forget to check out my Motherhood Resources and Inspiration. My Top 11 Summer Pregnancy Survival Tips 1. My very first, and most important…

Addressing Autism and Divorce: What To Do When Your Marriage Crumbles

Addressing Autism and Divorce: What To Do When Your Marriage Crumbles

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Why do people divorce when they have children with special needs? How do I divorce my spouse when we have an autistic child? How do I learn to parent an autistic child on my own? Dear friend, these were just some of the things I struggled with when I realized that my marriage was falling apart. This is my story, just one of many, when it comes to divorce with an autistic child.  Is the divorce rate higher for parents of autistic children? I would be highly inclined to tell you, yes- it is. Sweet B’s father and I were married for 12 years. As of 2016, we were legally separated and as of 2018, our divorce was finalized. At the time, neither one of…