When I was researching Color My Conversation from Northern Speech Services to see if they were a good fit for us I got excited. I quickly applied and was thrilled when we were chosen. Most of my community knows that Mini has Asperger's which is considered a High Functioning form of Autism. She does really well with a lot of things but she's not good with conversations. She's either to anxious to ...
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10 Tips that Special Needs Parents Need to Know
When you are preparing for life with your child, you can’t wait to show them everything wonderful that life has to offer. Finding out that your child has special needs is shocking and heartbreaking, but that doesn’t mean the dreams you have for your child can’t come true. Here are 10 tips special needs parents need to know 10 Tips that Special Needs Parents Need to Know Many ...
6 Strategies to Help Your Autistic Child Sleep
My hope is that these 6 Strategies to Help Your Autistic Child Sleep will indeed help your child sleep. Mini doesn't sleep well at all. She's more of a night owl and can go for days on very little sleep. Then she will sleep almost all day once she's completely wore out and then stay up all night. It's a vicious cycle that wears me out and tends to lead to some cranky days for the both of ...
Tips for Visiting Magic Kingdom with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Navigating a theme park with a child who is on the autism spectrum or with other challenging needs can be stressful. You are torn between staying home and avoiding the inevitable meltdowns or seeing the joy on your childs face- your child’s happiness wins out every time. Disney with its lights, sounds, and crowds is right at the top of the stress scale for autism mommas like me. Every day is an ...
Pumpkin Spice Sensory Play
I love including sensory play into our homeschool everytime that I can. It creates a fun seasonal environment that is ripe for learning and enjoying. Fall is my favorite season, with inviting scents, colors, and textures it is just warm and cozy! I borrowed one of those scents to create this super simple Pumpkin Spice Sensory Play activity. Get the kids excited about learning when you break this ...
7 Meltdown Strategies for your Autistic Child
If you are the parent of an autistic child you know many of the struggles that we moms face. Although everyone is different and has experiences that are unique to each family there are some ways you can help to avoid the problems that lead to your child's meltdowns. These meltdown strategies for your autistic child may help you avoid the meltdown before it starts 7 meltdown strategies for ...