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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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Autism Heros

Posted on August 17, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

Having an autistic child has changed me in so may ways!  One of the many things that I define differently is, a hero.  A hero used to be somebody larger than life, to me.  There were the comic books characters Super Man … Continue reading →

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10k for my Autistic Son

Posted on August 14, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

Many months ago I signed up for a special running event:  Erica’s Wish.  I love the spirit of this race, to me it is more about crossing the finish line, than winning.  I love the charity purpose, I love the big heart feel. … Continue reading →

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Autistic Kid Gets Lost (at Marineland)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

A child gets lost.  It is one of the greatest fears of every mom.  It is the stuff of nightmares.  We all wonder – what if my child and I get separated in an unfamiliar environment?  How will I find … 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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Services for Autistic Kids

Posted on July 22, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

I have “autism awareness” in my header on the front page of this blog, because autism awareness and understanding is key to the development of sufficient and appropriate services in support of autism.  Happy face!  While currently autism awareness is growing,  the growth … Continue reading →

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Autism Bath Adventures…

Posted on July 17, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

Do you have a dog that hates the water? Do you try to bathe him/her anyway? Then you might have the skill set to bathe my kid with autism.  Read on to find out if you have a possible second … Continue reading →

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Judgement

Posted on June 30, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

“When you judge another, you do not define them. You define yourself.” ~Wayne Dyer Everybody judges. We are predisposed to it, it comes from our basic survival instincts. It evolves over time from what we experience. As the quote above … Continue reading →

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Eating in a restaurant w. autistic kid

Posted on June 18, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

Sometimes I am asked how do we manage to have dinner in a restaurant with Nicholas, our 10 year old very autistic child.   I get asked this from people because Nicholas has  auditory stim issues – he verbalizes almost constantly and … Continue reading →

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A Vacation That Isn’t….. with Autistic Kid

Posted on June 16, 2012 by lifewithautistickid

As a kid I was lucky that I was able to enjoy many wonderful family vacations. I did travel to many destinations.  I wish I was able to pass that gift on to my sons. Unfortunately I cannot do that: our … Continue reading →

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