"Hey all you cool cats and kittens...." okay sorry, but I had to get your attention. My oh my, how times have changed since my last entry. I'm sure by now you can go the rest of the year without hearing the words; "social distancing," and "COVID-19," but the truth of the matter is, this …
Through Thick and Thin:
It has taken me several months of reflection, rationalization, and consideration to muster up the courage to share this post. Every time I sat down to write, I became lost with what I was trying to say, trying to get the reader to see the value behind what I was writing. Paragraphs would go on …
Tis The Season:
If the holidays were measured on an anxiety scale the beginning of fall would and will always be my baseline, or the tip of the iceberg. With every day that goes by, my anxiety rears it's ugly little head, reminding me of tasks that need to be completed; parties that need to be coordinated and …
Admission, Review, and Dismissal:
So your child has been approved for their first ARD. Either your child has just started school, received a new diagnosis, is new to their district, it's time for a yearly review, changes need to be made to their educational plan, or your child is transitioning out of special education, or out of public school, …
Back 2 School
Congratulations caregivers!!! We made it through another summer break. We can finally sit back and relax as soon as school starts in a few weeks. SIKE!!!! The marathon is starting, but don't worry, you've been training for this moment. I'm confident you all will ask the right questions, document everything, and have your voices heard! …
Keeping Up With…..Yourself
In a time where "Keeping Up With The Kardashian's," reigns supreme; and social media websites are perfectly curated to annoy the absolute hell out of you, constantly blowing up your feed with everyone putting out their #Blessings, can easily make you count your misfortunes, instead of your own breaks, greatness, and relatively good fortunes. We …
Summertime Madness:
If you're anything like myself, summertime can mean a whole slew of things, especially when adjusting to your new normal; specifically Autism for my family, but I'm sure all caregivers can relate when I say, gone are the days of tan lines, itty bitty bikinis, booze cruises, late nights, and sleeping in. Hello SPF 400, …
An Open Letter to Autism:
Autism- you stole my joy right out from underneath me. What should have been a time in my life where I was watching my newborn grow and become independent, I watched regression, meltdowns, and poor eye contact instead. My heart ached as I felt deep down inside something may be "wrong" with my child, and …
Just Keep Stimming, Just Keep Stimming:
My son lining his cars up one morning before school. I bite my nails when I'm nervous, I twirl my hair when I'm anxious, I tap my foot when I'm thinking, and for no reason at all, I open and close the refrigerator to see what's inside, as if magically something will appear, multiple times …
Mom Gut…. I Mean Guilt:
Perfectly Imperfect. After receiving the news that your child has been diagnosed with any type of life altering disability, your life and your schedule are now placed on the back burner. You pour your whole heart and soul into making accommodations for your child and their quality of life (not that you weren't before a …
