Encouraging Quotes for Moms of Autistic Children

Encouraging Quotes for Moms of Autistic Children

I love being a mom and I love my kids unconditionally. But there are still days that this is difficult and I find myself discouraged. Here are a few of my favorite encouraging quotes for moms of autistic children that have helped me. It’s all part of parenting an autistic child. Encouraging Quotes for Moms to Restore Faith Whether you are at the beginning of this journey or somewhere in the middle. Whether your child has just been diagnosed or you have had the diagnosis for a little while. Whether you are raising a toddler or a teenager. Sometimes we just lose faith. We start to doubt our abilities. Even after we’ve read all of the possible books for parents of autistic children. We start to question…

How to Protect Your Autistic Child from Bullying

How to Protect Your Autistic Child from Bullying

As parents, we often wonder how to protect our autistic children. This holds true from the time they are little until they grow older. But how do we protect autistic children from bullying? They likely seem to be easy targets.  Are Autistic Teenagers More Susceptible To Bullying? Children with autism or similar special needs are likely viewed as an easy target for bullying. And, on the flip side, they may also appear to be the bully in a situation. But, why is that? And is it really always the case?  Or is there an underlying issue? Often, it’s because of a lack of understanding for social situations and a lack of proper social skills. Bullying comes across in many ways, but online bullying is in the…

How to Handle the Autism Mom Guilt Following the Autism Diagnosis
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How to Handle the Autism Mom Guilt Following the Autism Diagnosis

Following an autism diagnosis, you are likely to feel many things. Some moms may feel guilt. Here’s how to handle the autism mom guilt following the diagnosis.  It’s part of the on-going process of dealing with the initial autism diagnosis. Should I Feel Guilt After An Autism Diagnosis? After my daughter was diagnosed, there were so many feelings that I grappled with.  Some, I definitely expected (anger and sadness being at the top) but then there was more that I wasn’t quite prepared to handle. The emptiness?  The helplessness? Nobody could have ever told me that I would contend with those things. Then, on top of all of that, there was the guilt.  If someone had told me that I would feel guilty about my daughter’s…

How to Recognize the Missing Signs of Autism in Girls
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How to Recognize the Missing Signs of Autism in Girls

As the parent of an autistic child, there are many things that I have studied, read about, and looked into. One of those things was raising an autistic girl. And moreover, it was about learning to recognize the signs of autism in girls. Why Autism in Girls Is Often Missed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has historically been diagnosed more frequently in boys, leading to significant underdiagnosis in girls. The reasons for this include: ✔ Camouflaging Behaviors → Many autistic girls learn to “mask” their symptoms by mimicking social interactions. ✔ Subtle Repetitive Behaviors → Instead of obvious stimming (like hand-flapping), girls may engage in small, unnoticed repetitive actions. ✔ Different Special Interests → Girls often have intense interests in socially acceptable topics, such as books, animals, or…

Free Printable Autism ID Cards for Parents of Autistic Children
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Free Printable Autism ID Cards for Parents of Autistic Children

I am a mom of an autistic child who has a history of eloping. It was one of the scariest things that I’ve ever gone through and I wouldn’t wish that kind of fear on anyone. That’s why I created these free DIY printable autism ID cards. It’s one of those things that I wish I’d had when my daughter was younger. It’s one of those things that I (almost) wish I didn’t have to make. They are a long time coming and go along nicely with a few of my other free printables for autistic children and their caregivers. How to Use Printable Autism ID Cards I’ve spoken, in the past, about my daughter’s history of wandering or eloping. It is an incredibly nerve-wrecking situation…

The Benefits of Getting a Support Dog for Your Autistic Child

The Benefits of Getting a Support Dog for Your Autistic Child

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…