Great Tips & Ideas for Special Needs Gift Giving
Holiday gift giving is difficult, but finding gifts for those with special needs can be especially challenging. It is even harder if the recipient is nonverbal, like my 10-year old son Christopher. Here are some tips and ideas for special needs gift giving.
Is Your “Happy Holiday” More Like Autism Rumspringa?
The holiday season is upon us. A time for gratitude, family, and merriment. But for us autism families… well it can be more like being on Rumspringa … Autism Rumspringa
A Million Tiny Pebbles Build A Mountain Of Hope
My son, who has autism, still has a long way to go, but we have made progess. So I want to end Autism Awareness Month focusing on these wins. We may not have major milestones, but we have a million tiny pebbles. That may take longer and make it more difficult to build our mountain, but we still keep going.
What My Heart Longed To Hear: Hope Grows
Our children are in there. Talk to them as if they understand everting you say and one day they just may let you know that they do hear and understand you.
Sometimes It’s The Little Things: To Cure What Ails
Small gains can add up to big things for kids with autism. Alison hilariously shares how her daughter Leah learns to care about how others are feeling while she hones her healing skills and her vocal techniques.
From Challenges To Triumphs: The Road To Eagle
People often don’t realize is the herculean effort that is behind our kids’ accomplishments. The road can be tough and lots of hard work is required but we appreciate every new victory. The difficult journey makes every little accomplishment that much sweeter.
Never Taking Our GIFTS For Granted: A Mission Of Hope
When Mary’s son Daniel fully recovered from autism, she made it her mission to help other autism families. Over the years she has inspired and helped countless families affected by autism. Read the amazing story of Daniel’s recovery and her mission of hope.
Our Kids Are In There: A Gift Of Love
Sarah’s son David was considered to have “worst-case-scenario for autism” by specialists due to his highly aggressive and self-injurious behaviors and complete lack of verbal communication. Today, thanks to Sarah’s commitment to healthy diet and detox, David is considered high-functioning. He is now verbal, learning job and money management skills, he is happy and all negative behaviors are a thing of the past.
Jenna’s Journey From Autism To Self-Advocacy
Jenna was diagnosed with autism at age 4. Today, she is taking college classes, holds a junior Black Belt in karate, and is an amazing self-advocate.
A Shout Out To Amazing Autism Sibs On Siblings Day
Happy National Siblings Day! Today, more kids than ever have a sibling with autism. I am so glad that my son Christopher, who has severe autism, has such amazing autism siblings to help him (and me) on this journey.
The Amazing Carly Fleischmann Will Leave You Speechless
Carly Fleischmann is changing the way the world sees individuals with autism. Her thoughts are a window into all that lies beneath the surface of autism. You will be amazed!
Tangled Up In Blue: Stuck In Autism Every Month
Welcome to April – Autism Awareness Month. Families affected by autism are stuck in autism every month, sans the blue lights and fanfare.
How To Save Your Sanity When The Weather Outside Is Frightful
Snow days sound good … for about 5 minutes – then you remember that you’re a mom. Here are some winter sanity savers that can help get you through the snow days.
What You Need To Do When Stress Weighs You Down
I’ve been thinking a lot about stress. This is an interesting way to look at it, and I thought I would share here. Maybe it will help one of you look at your stress from a different perspective.
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My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
