Category Archives: Helpful

Practical ideas to make life easier for parents of kids with autism

Uniforms – Modified for Autistic Kid

Posted on September 17, 2015 by lifewithautistickid

It’s High School time for N. At our high school the kids wear uniforms.  It is a light tan bottom with a white polo style top– and while I love the idea of uniforms, those colours, for N, translate into “potential … Continue reading →

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A success Story: Public dining with Autism

Posted on July 11, 2014 by lifewithautistickid

We have had numerous dining fiascos with our autistic son. I cannot tell you how many times I have wished I could become invisible and exit the restaurant, unseen with him. Today, I am glad to report that there is … Continue reading →

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Personal Hygiene tips and tricks for parenting severely autistic boys

Posted on March 7, 2014 by lifewithautistickid

If you have a kid with autism, especially on the moderate – severe end of the spectrum, you probably have experienced difficulties teaching your child basic personal hygiene. I believe that the challenge relates to relevance: if something is not … Continue reading →

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Christmas from the eyes of autism

Posted on December 24, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

I received this letter a few days ago. It is Christmas from the perspective of a child with autism. I felt when reading it that if my son could speak, or write, this is what he would say. Dear Family … Continue reading →

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Halloween Hopes

Posted on October 26, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

Here’s to a Halloween enjoyed by N! Here’s to sufficient understanding so that there is no fear. His pumpkin carved by him, with kind and understanding help.

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At the store…..

Posted on July 13, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

I find myself thinking about all the crazy things that we have experienced taking N to the store. Decided to write about it. If you opened this post last evening and discovered there was nothing – I apologize. I should … Continue reading →

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Summer camp

Posted on July 12, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

In early March I was panicking. Special needs camp spots are hard to secure, and early registration is a necessity if one needs to be sure of something. I work part time. I needed to find a SUITABLE summer camp … Continue reading →

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Autistic Kid visits the Grocery Store

Posted on August 24, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

My son N can turn a boring everyday shopping experience into an epic adventure, transforming the mundane into an exploration of “where no man has gone before”. N, who is very autistic, loves to visit the supermarket.  N’s spoken repertoire is … Continue reading →

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My Autistic Kid – Nick Noise

Posted on July 27, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

How do you get a noisy autistic kid to become a quiet autistic kid?  Where is the “off button”? N is a walking one man band.  Or perhaps  a “one man choir”  is a more apt description.  He is constantly making … Continue reading →

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Teaching Autistic Kid to Ride a Bike

Posted on July 3, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

We have had great difficulty teaching our autistic son to ride a bike.  I am hoping that a reader of this post may be able to offer a suggestion or suggestions, as I do continue to believe in him, in … Continue reading →

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