When my brother was in first grade, his teacher called home to talk to my parents. She said to them that she felt he was developmentally behind his peers and he needed to be held back for a year. At the time, my brother was not already diagnosed on the spectrum, but his behaviors and…
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Time
It's 8:00 in the morning. Time to wake up and start the day. Today's the day I'll eat breakfast. I grab my phone to turn off the alarm and respond to the messages I'd missed the day before. The ceiling fan is clicking as it spins, and the chain makes a metallic clunk as it…
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2021 Gift Guide, with ASD considerations
The holidays are upon us! Getting something fun and safe for a loved one on the Autism Spectrum can be challenging, but thanks to Kelly Cuthbert, a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children on the autism spectrum, we have some wonderful recommendations for those that might not know where to start. Check out this…
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Meltdowns
Some days, it all becomes a little too much. I think that's something that most people can relate to. But for those of us on the spectrum, the experience of those overwhelming emotions can cause a meltdown. It looks different for everyone and can vary situationally. Sometimes, it is more of a mental shutdown than…
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