Are you new to the world of parenting an autistic child? Come take a walk with me as I explore autism from A to Z.

Autism A to Z

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Autism is a topic that we do talk about regularly here on Kori at Home as it’s a major part of our daily life. Because of that, when the A to Z challenge came up in April of 2015, I decided to join in with the topic of autism. It felt like a good fit since April also happens to be Autism Awareness Month, and so the series: Autism A to Z was born. While I was writing this series, I also realized that there were so many other things I wanted to cover with some letters. That’s why, I’ll also have additions to this page. A – 10 Myths About Autism B – B is for Behavior C – C is for Comorbitidy D…

In a world that still looks to celebrities for life lessons and examples, be more like Channing Tatum when it comes to autism acceptance.

In a World of 50 Cent, Be Channing Tatum

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April is over. Last month, which is known for being Autism Awareness month, has come and gone. But it would seem that there are quite a few who could still learn valuable lessons not only about awareness but also acceptance. One of those individuals is a repeat offender; rapper Curtis James Jackson III better known as 50 Cent. A seemingly innocent video that was posted to his Instagram account, has since gone viral. And probably for all of the wrong reasons. The video has since been deleted but following it’s posting, outrage followed. But why? Why all of this outrage and anger over a video? Celebrities post videos all the time, sometimes just to get any sort of reaction. Well, in this particular video, 50…

Is Yoga Beneficial for Autistic Children?

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Sweet B’s social worker at school once told me that in her adapted PE class, they do a lot of free movement and play. Since Sweet B has not received physical therapy in quite some time, the main physical activity that she gets at school is through adapted PE. I’ll often get notes from her teacher through her notebook that she’s enjoyed a particular activity. Dancing, for example, is one of her favorites. They’ve also done yoga in the past. But is yoga beneficial for autistic children? Absolutely. Here are a few that you can try. 3 Fun Yoga Poses for Kids with Autism Written by Teresa Anne Power Illustrations by Kathleen Rietz April is National Autism Awareness Month, and yoga is proving to have…

Are you interested in starting an afterschool at home program for your child but unsure of where to start? Come check out this post which includes a free printable planning workbook.

How to Develop an Afterschool at Home Program

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Autistic individuals thrive with routines, as parents we know this to be true. For Sweet B, that means having as predictable of a schedule as possible both at home and at school. So when I first had the genius, or maybe not so genius, idea to start an afterschool program at home for her; I really wasn’t sure how she would take to it. Added to that, I had no set plan which was almost setting me up for failure. Though we’ve taken a break from it this year (2015/2016), I am planning ahead for next school year. One of the most important things that I’m going to do is set a budget so I know how much I have to save. Here’s our plan…

Parenting isn't easy and being the parent of an autistic child can be downright challenging. Here are 10 lessons that I've learned.

Lessons Learned from Parenting an Autistic Child

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In the 10+ years since Sweet B’s diagnosis, I’ve learned quite a bit about autism and about myself. There have been a lot of tears, a lot of anger, a bit of guilt and a bit of grief. There has also been a lot of joy and personal growth. I’ve shared a few things in the past, like dealing with the initial diagnosis and in the Autism A to Z series, I’ve also shared a bit of our story. This started as a personal blog, so I still like to keep some of my personal stories present. That’s why today I’m sharing 10 things that autism has taught me. If I really sat down and thought about it, I could probably write a book… but…

Parental guilt is just one of those things that we seemingly can't avoid. But how do we deal with the ongoing guilt that we face as the parent of an autistic child?

Dealing with Guilt as the Parent of an Autistic Child

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The time that immediately follows an autism diagnosis can be some of the most difficult and challenging that a parent may ever have to face. In a previous post, I addressed dealing with autism and grief. In this post, I want to address something equally important- autism and guilt. Specifically, guilt as it comes along with being a parent of an autistic child. This was something I struggled with mightily in the beginning and still struggle with from time to time. After receiving her diagnosis, and wrestling with all of the other emotions that accompanied it, I felt so entirely responsible and guilty for what had happened to B. I’ve learned, over time, how to deal with this. That’s not to say that it’s completely…