“It’s Just What I Do”
Sawyer has developed a new “tic”, or stim. He kind of “chews” or smacks his lips a little on the left side now, and that’s new. I asked him why he does that, and replied “Um, I don’t know. It’s just what I do.”
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Growing Up with Autism
What do you do when your child’s body is changing at a faster rate than their mind?
Then and Now
It’s crazy to think back over our journey with autism. When I think about the frustrated toddler who could only grunt or whine to communicate with us, and then look at the boy he is today with an expansive vocabulary who passes as “normal” to so many, it blows my mind.
Basketball Season
This week Sawyer started his first season of peewee basketball! I don’t care if he sits the bench 90% of the time; seeing how happy he was about those few minutes on the court made him makes it all worth it. ♥
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
With an unexpected move, a family vacation, and Christmas, our little family has had quite the chaotic month!!
Holidays As A Special Needs Family
Holidays with a special needs family member adds a whole different level to preparing for and celebrating holidays.
Put a Label On It
It’s been nine years since we got the label of “autism family”, and it’s one we wear proudly.
Will He Always Have Autism?
I got asked recently if Sawyer would always have autism. The short answer is yes.
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Today was a bad day, and something happened that I’ve prayed would never happen: Sawyer hit someone.
Atypical
If you haven’t heard of or seen “Atypical”, I highly encourage you to check it out!
Irrational Fears and Autism
Because a lot of people with #autism have heightened senses, things that may be a little jolting for a neurotypical person could be downright traumatizing for someone on the spectrum.
