special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
Autism Island: Welcome to Autism Island! Feeling like you’re stranded here? Don’t worry, you’re in good company. It’s a place of isolation, occasional chaos, and surprise financial storms. But hey, we’ve got humor and camaraderie to navigate these turbulent seas of parenting a child with autism. Navigating the Island of Isolation: Ever had that moment […]
How I Turned My Son Jacob into a Social Butterfly (Well, Sort of) Hey there, fellow schedule enthusiasts! You know, parents and teachers who use schedules are basically the superheroes of time management. 🦸♂️ They keep everyone on the same page, and for folks like me, they help avoid meltdowns that could rival a volcano eruption. […]
Beyond the chaos: Hold on Tight: The Rollercoaster Begins . My son Jacob, bless his heart, decides it’s time for an emotional rollercoaster ride, and I’m just here, trying not to fall off the emotional rollercoaster myself. 🎢 You see, our home, thanks to Jacob’s autism, resembles something like a tornado hit it regularly. Remember […]
Our Story: A Tale of Triumph over Autism’s Language Labyrinth Meet Jacob, our fiercely independent son who, thanks to his autism, had a unique way of getting his point across. Instead of words, he’d take us by the hand and lead us to what he wanted. At first, we were told, “Boys develop speech later,” […]
