special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
Unlocking the Power of Mindset: Raising a child with autism is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. As parents, our mindset plays a pivotal role in how we navigate this path. When confusion and fear cloud our thoughts, taking action can seem daunting. I remember the moment when I first realized Jacob […]
Questioning My Life Choices! Sipping coffee and questioning all my life choices! I am a special education teacher and mother of two boys. The youngest of which has a leaning disability, autism. Why did I think it was a good idea to become a special education teacher and then come home to a special needs […]
COVID and Autism Schedules Okay, so here we go again. I’m down with Covid once more. Covid and autism schedules are hard when you’re sick. Attempting to quarantine myself to prevent anyone else from falling ill, but Jacob doesn’t quite grasp the concept. He’s eager to burst into my room with his repertoire of movie […]
Before Jacob’s autism diagnosis, we were bewildered by his lack of attention, clueless about his hyperactivity. But hey, at least he helped with cleaning – albeit based on my tone and body language, not my words! 😅 Understanding Energetic Behavior: Some kids are like perpetual motion machines. If Jacob ever stopped moving, I’d check his […]
