Category Archives: Humour

Summer vacation with autism

Posted on September 27, 2014 by lifewithautistickid

The sky had just begun to pale in the east when we set out. For me it would be a 10+ hour drive to Maine, in a jam packed SUV with four adult sized men. I was wedged against the … 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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OMG!!! POSITIVE feedback!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

We moms with autistic kids have to listen to some pretty uncomfortable feedback, fairly frequently, often repeatedly, from schools and community programs. I know that nobody intends to cause us grief. I know that the intention is to inform. However … Continue reading →

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Autism meets the Eye Doctor

Posted on September 2, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

It really was no surprise that N’s first visit to the eye doctor was such a disaster. But I wanted to know if his vision was ok. And he cannot tell us, because he is non-verbal. I knew he could … Continue reading →

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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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Autism at the Airport

Posted on March 5, 2013 by lifewithautistickid

Sunday night, it was snowing lightly and the sky was slightly overcast. My husband and two oldest boys were on their way home from Florida, where they had been attending the Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin. It was their … Continue reading →

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Christmas with Autistic Kid

Posted on November 20, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

I have not had much time for writing of late, although I do have much to say, much that remains to be written, about lifewithautistickid.  So, as Christmas draws nearer, I have decided to republish an earlier post about Christmas … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Pieces

Posted on November 3, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

When my autistic son N showed an interest in puzzles, I was beyond excited. I was truly over the moon. At last, N was interested in something that could be considered “normal play”! Before the peg puzzle, there was little which … Continue reading →

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Halloween with Autistic Kid

Posted on October 6, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

Halloween is a scary delight for the senses.  For the eyes there are glowing jack-o-lanterns,  flickering candles, ghosts and goblins, and spooky scenery.  The sounds of Halloween, including piercing screams, haunting howls, eerie laughs, and echoing voices, all just as exciting as the visual imagery.  … Continue reading →

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