special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
💛 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 […]
💛 A Familiar Feeling: When the School Calls If your heart drops when the school number pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. I remember those days all too well. We need autism parent-school anxiety support As an autism Level 2 parent, I used to panic every time the phone rang. Was Jacob hurt? […]
