Autism on TV: A Parent’s Perspective
I asked my husband if he wanted to watch The Good Doctor, ABC’s new show about Dr. Shaun Murphy, who has autism and savant syndrome. According to the ABC website, though he is “unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical...
Grain-Free Game Changers: Love You, Hate You
One of the hardest things about a grain-free diet finding snacks. You often have to choose among fruits & veggies, cooking from scratch, or compromising on ingredients. Until these game changing grain-free snacks…
The Essential Oils You Need For The School Year
The school year is here – are you ready? Time for homework, activities, paperwork! Use essential oils to promote concentration, confidence, cleanliness, and calm. Here are the essential oils you need for the school year!
Make It/Buy It: The Best Nontoxic Summer Essentials
Nontoxic Summer Essentials If you are like me, you are constantly searching for nontoxic products to keep your family safe and healthy. Sometimes, we want to be frugal and we’re willing to put in the time to make our own products. Other times, in the midst of...
Pina Colada Paleo Popsicles: The Best Way To Beat The Summer Heat
When I was a kid summer was all about sprinklers, kickball, and popsicles. Of course those popsicles were surely full of sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavors, and probably not much else. Luckily, healthy and Paleo popsicles are pretty easy to make. Plus, I just got...
Happy Father’s Day Autism Dads: We Really Do Love You
Happy Father’s Day to all dads, but especially to autism dads. You work hard, and autism parenting is tough. You feel the pain and disappointment too. You face the challenges and feel the helplessness as much as (and sometimes more so) than autism moms. But you...
Celebrate Healthy with 10 Yummy Paleo Birthday Cakes
This past weekend was Christopher’s 10th birthday. I’ve written before about how his birthday makes me a little sad, but I’m drained enough already. So, this year I just wanted to wish my first baby a Happy Birthday and celebrate and write about...
Happy Mother’s Day To All The Amazing Autism Mamas
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, but especially to autism moms. Because your Mother’s Day isn’t a typical Mother’s Day (just like each day for you isn’t a typical day). I know you might not be getting flowers and romantic love notes....
Walking In Quicksand: How Autism Challenges Success
I recently discovered Ashlyn Washngton’s blog, Walking in Quicksand, and it’s brilliant. I am grateful to her for letting me share her post by the same name. I think it is the perfect sentiment to wrap up Autism Awareness Month. As the world turns off the...
Book Review: Join The Revolution from Hope to Healing
{Here is my disclosure. I am a big fan of the Thinking Moms’ Revolution and I loved Autism Beyond the Spectrum, so I already knew I would love this book. And one of the authors, Laura Hirsch, has been a contributor to this blog (in this post, and as part of this...
Parents: Trust Your Instincts!
Fellow autism mom Cathy Jameson does it again. Last year she shared her son Ronan’s story here. Cathy is an amazing writer and I am thrilled that she wrote this piece for me. But even more than that, I am awed and inspired by her tireless devotion to help other...
Dear Lisa: Inspiring Autism Advice From The Future
In yesterday’s post, veteran autism parents shared what they wished they knew when their child was first diagnosed with autism. We don’t have a time machine to go back and tell our new-autism-parent selves this stuff, but hopefully our autism advice can...
Ask The Experts: What You Wish You Knew (at the time of the autism diagnosis)
When my son Christopher was first diagnosed with autism, I was terrified. I had no idea what what to do, where to start, or what his future would hold. All I knew was that my happy, engaging, perfect baby had disappeared, and I would do anything to get him back. I...
Ask The Experts: What You Need To Know About Autism
One of the most difficult things about autism is that we (parents, families) seem to turn into Martians. We are this weird new species that the outside world is observing, but not necessarily understanding. I think that’s one of the reasons autism parents are so...Welcome!
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
