special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
The Need For Neuro Spicy Autism Family Routines🌶️ Some families call themselves neurodiverse. Over here on Autism Island, we call ourselves neuro spicy and proud of it. Our home is full of personalities that run on different speeds, sensory levels, and routines. We have a firefighter dad who likes things just so.👨🚒 A special ed […]
💛 Living on Autism Island Means Learning to Pivot (Daily) If you’ve ever felt like your days change direction faster than the wind, made three different dinners because nothing was “right,” or watched your carefully planned schedule crumble by 9 AM — welcome to Autism Island, mama. Population: us. As moms of children on the […]
🎄 Autism Sensory Holiday Activities The holidays are supposed to be magical—twinkling lights, the smell of cookies baking, laughter filling the house. But when you’re parenting a child with autism, the holidays can flip from fun to overwhelming in seconds. I’ve been there with Jacob. The meltdowns over unexpected visitors. The covering of ears when […]
The Truth About Autism Doctor Appointments Nobody Tells You If you’ve ever left a medical appointment feeling frustrated, defeated, or like you just ran a marathon without moving an inch—mama, you’re not alone. Autism doctor appointments can feel overwhelming for both parent and child, and some days the “plan” goes completely out the window. Today’s […]
