Hi and welcome to Chicken Nugs and Mama Hugs! This site was created out of the desire to spread autism awareness and acceptance through writing about our experiences as an autism family.
Latest Posts
Walt Disney World and Autism: Visiting Disney with a Special Needs Child
With summer approaching, lots of people are preparing for family vacation. I thought I’d share some of my takeaways for visiting Walt Disney World with a special needs family member.
Sunshine
A couple of weeks ago, we finally got in to see a child psychologist. She prescribed Zoloft for Sawyer, and it is working wonderfully for him!
To The Parents Next To Us At Sesame Street Live
To the parents sitting next to us at Sesame Street Live last night… I hope you will talk to your older girls about why it was rude for them to keep staring and shooting snide looks at my son all night.
This Is Us
Brittany
Mama
Brittany is a 40-something single mom of three amazing kids (two girls and a boy). Brittany is a marketing professional by day, and when she's not working she loves to write, shoot photography, and spend time playing games like Yahtzee with family and friends or watching fail videos on YouTube!
Emily (Emmy)
Sister
Emily goes by "Emmy" and is an art major in college. She is the quintessential big sister- very mature for her age, and fiercely protective of her siblings. She is amazingly kind-hearted, goofy, and very creatively gifted- her artwork has been featured in several places!
Caitlyn
Sister
Caitlyn is your typical high school student. She is hilariously funny, and quite the drama queen; her emotions are always on high! Caitlyn has always been a natural performer, and she never fails to make people laugh with her goofy sense of humor.
Sawyer
Brother
The "baby" of the family is Sawyer, and on the autism spectrum; he is the inspiration for this blog. Sawyer is the only boy of the family, and he's definitely a Mama's Boy. He is deeply loving and caring, could live on McDonald's chicken nuggets, and absolutely LOVES "Bluey", "Sesame Street", hugs and cuddles. Read Sawyer's story by clicking the book icon above.
About the Mama
Brittany is a passionate writer, navigating life as a single mom of three- including a child on the autism spectrum. In her 40s, she draws on her unique experiences- blending humor, heart, and raw honesty to explore the ups and downs of motherhood, personal growth, and everything in between. Writing has become her creative outlet, a way to connect with others and share her candid reflections on life, love, and the beauty of embracing imperfection.
Autism is not a disease, it's a difference.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is a very special place to our family. It’s where Sawyer was first diagnosed with autism, and it was through their incredible programs and research that he first received the therapy he needed to thrive. Our current political administration has pulled funding that pays for progams and services that help families like ours. Please consider donating to VKC to help others continue to receive the vital programs and services needed to help them succeed.
