Is parenting an autistic child easy?

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If you’ve ever struggled with parenting an autistic child, you’re in the right place because my friend, I have been there. I am there – right there in the trenches with you. Though when we put it like that, we make it sound like we’re waging war. And parenting shouldn’t be like that, should it? So I digress – maybe that term, “right there in the trenches” isn’t what I was looking for. But the sentiment remains the same– I can relate. And in this episode of the Autism Family Life podcast, I’m answering this question: is parenting an autistic child easy? Shownotes and Highlights for: Is parenting an autistic child easy? [00:45] Is autism difficult for parents? [01:30] Four variables that influence parenting [03:30]…

The Best Books About Autism for Autistic Kids

The Best Books About Autism for Autistic Kids

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As a late diagnosed autistic adult, there were a lot of things I’d wish I’d known sooner. One of those things? How to understand my autism.  Granted, as an adult, I still don’t always understand but I’m learning every day it seems. Whether that’s through interactions with others or through other means. One of my favorite ways of learning though is books. In fact, when my daughter was diagnosed; one of the first resources I turned to were books about autism for parents. Now, I want to share my top picks for best books about autism for autistic kids. Why books for autistic children? I believe that there’s a lot to be learned from books. Sure, we are in the day and age of YouTube…

Camping Tips for Families with Autistic Children: The Ultimate Guide

Camping Tips for Families with Autistic Children: The Ultimate Guide

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Are you planning out your summer vacation or weekend getaways for your family? Have you thought about taking a camping trip? If you are hesitant about this, I would encourage you to check out these essential tips for camping with autistic children. Perfect for your first time or even if you’re looking to get your feet wet a little with backyard camping.  Why You Should Go Camping with Your Autistic Child Camping is such a fun family activity. I have a lot of fond memories, and some not so much. Camping is one of those things that I would love to do with my autistic daughter. I think that she would enjoy it, and given the right amount of planning? It could be one of our most…

For the Autism Mom
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For the Autism Mom

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This post is for the autism mom; the mom who has recently gotten her own diagnosis of autism. The mom of a newly diagnosed autistic child; the mom who is going through the diagnosis process with her child. The mom of an autistic child who is on the verge of adulthood.   What does it mean to be an autism mom? When I call myself an autism mom, I say this because I am a mom who is also autistic. I speak to my own experience and to my own life. Because I was one of those undiagnosed autistic girls. One of those girls who grew up to be an autistic woman. One of those girls who grew up to be an autistic mom. I…

Is Stimming Always Related to Autism?
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Is Stimming Always Related to Autism?

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When it comes to recognizing signs of autism, often we look for things that are behavior based or developmental based. But what about stimming? For that matter, just what is stimming and is stimming always related to autism? I just had to find this out.  Honestly, I’ve caught myself doing a few things that would be considered as “stimming” behaviors. I just never would have labeled them as such. Does that mean I’m on the autism spectrum? I would be inclined to think not. But, I found out differently in 2021. Yup. I’m also autistic 🙂 What is Stimming? Stimming is also known as self-stimulating behaviors and they are repetitive body movements or repetitive movements of objects. Many individuals on the autism spectrum engage in stimming…

Autism Speaks (and Jenny McCarthy) Do Not Speak for Me and My Family
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Autism Speaks (and Jenny McCarthy) Do Not Speak for Me and My Family

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Autism speaks is a bit of a controversy in the autism community. But why is that? And why, are we as parents, not as aware of this? Surely an organization such as autism speaks would act in the best interest of those on the autism spectrum, right? That is what I had believed as well but, I cannot and will not support them. This is why I don’t support autism speaks and I would encourage you to look deeper. Find out the truth and then make a decision.  Autism Speaks Doesn’t Speak for Me April, in the United States, marks the beginning of Autism Awareness month. World Autism Day is April 2nd. However, I would kindly ask you to not include me or my daughter. Rather…