Tag Archives: parenting

COVID-19 is a real health threat

Posted on March 21, 2020 by lifewithautistickid

I had to post this, after watching a man on TV explain to the reporter who asked him why he was not cancelling his trip to Florida given the pandemic situation respond: “Well I’m going anyway, because I am healthy … Continue reading →

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A Message to the Province of Ontario

Posted on June 7, 2016 by lifewithautistickid

I respond to an article from the Oakville Beaver, MAY2016:  Improving autism services for children and youths.  My comments are in CAPS and bold. Oakville Beaver By Kevin Flynn, My View There are approximately 40,000 children and youths in Ontario … 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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Special Needs Moms

Posted on July 8, 2014 by lifewithautistickid

Found this poem on Pinterest and wanted to share it with you: You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. We’ve made it through the … Continue reading →

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Easter with Autism

Posted on April 17, 2014 by lifewithautistickid

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 →

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Autism Appearances……are Deceiving

Posted on April 12, 2014 by lifewithautistickid

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 →

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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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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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