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Tag Archives: asd
Easter with Autism
About 17 years ago, Easter Bunny passed me the hat, and the basket of eggs. I have to say, it was lots of fun, but It was not always easy, staying up late, finding good hiding places that weren’t TOO … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Joys, Uncategorized
Tagged asd, autism, daster bunny, easter, easter eggs., familly, parenting, special needs, springtime
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Autism Appearances……are Deceiving
There are 2 stories that I want to tell. About appearances, and how they are not necessarily reflective of reality. One is about autism, the other is not. In both cases the families live on the edge, at the extreme … Continue reading
Posted in Autism Lessons, Reflective, Uncategorized
Tagged asd, autism, autism awareness, autism services, autism supports, autism understanding, developmental delay, developmental disability, disability, handicapped, judgement, parenting, reality check, support groups, understanding autism
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Lost….Code ADAM…..and Found
It has not happened, in years, but it did again today. I lost N at the Superstore. I was selecting a flavour of ice cream in the freezer aisle, and I did not notice that he had wandered off. My … Continue reading
Posted in Coping, sort of, Uncategorized
Tagged asd, autism, developmental disability, disability, family, judgement, kids, lost child, shopping, store outings
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Autism Enlightenment… while Shopping!
Just before Christmas N and I had gone to Walmart to buy a few last minute gifts. We were waiting, in a very busy store, in a very long line. This is the very stuff of autism shopping nightmares of … Continue reading
Posted in Autism Lessons, Inspiration, Joys, Nicholas' Story
Tagged angels, asd, autism, handicapped child, judgement, love, paradoxes, store outings
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Revenge of the Special Needs
As I was sipping my morning coffee and reading about yet another closure of public services for special needs kids, this time in Hamilton, I had a great idea. I think it is time to close all political offices and … Continue reading
Autism meets the Eye Doctor
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
Posted in Humour, OMG, Totally not coping
Tagged asd, autism, parenting, special needs
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Christmas with Autistic Kid
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
Posted in Humour, Inspiration
Tagged asd, autism, children, family, inspirational, parenting
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Puzzle Pieces
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
Posted in Humour, Inspiration
Tagged asd, autism, caregiving, challenges, coping, family, judgement, love, parenting
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Happy Autism Thanksgiving
Three words that do NOT belong together – happy and autism and Thanksgiving! There is not much to be thankful or happy about when it comes to autism. I wish I could sit here tonight and write some mushy thanksgiving … Continue reading
Posted in Reflective
Tagged asd, autism, connection, coping, family, gifted, love, parenting
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