Better
Better I asked a colleague how she was doing after quite a rough week and she responded Better. I immediately thought that is what we are all striving for right-To be better. As a caregiver of a ch...
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Bright Spot!
Bright Spot! As a parent you wait for the “moments” that shape your child’s development. This week was one of those moments where I literally saw our daughter shine -it was a complete bright spot! ...
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Milestones- She has a permit!
Milestones- She has a permit! Yesterday was surreal. As my daughter and I drove to the DMV I couldn’t help but think of all the milestones she has accomplished. When so many people tell you-NO-The ...
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Lift Off
Lift Off So – I honestly did not know what to expect this week. After over a year of solitude we have lift off. Back to life back to reality. I truly forgot how much executive organization an...
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Movin on up!
Movin on up! It’s happening! We are on our way back to school and back to normalcy. Last week we had the opportunity to tour our daughter’s new school. The joy on her face was absolutely contagious...
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Summer is sadly coming to an end!
Summer is sadly coming to an end! After a year + of virtual school, summer was a welcomed distraction. While it was quite a challenge to dust off clothes and get back to a new routine our family wa...
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I am NOT ready!
I am NOT ready! So my daughter does not look like a little girl anymore-she is firmly in TEEN category! During COVID we did not worry about what she wore. Let’s face it, most of us wore nice ...
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Reset!
Reset! Well-summer is halfway over and we hit the reset button! It has certainly not been easy transitioning from home to face-to-face again but so far so good. Three weeks of ballet was intense an...
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Traditions are Tricky!
Traditions are tricky! Every year while families are planning their Fourth of July gatherings OUR family has a difficult time. This particular holiday is a sensory nightmare for many with ASD and w...
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Milestone
Milestone This is a big year for me. I am comfortable calling if a milestone year! Our daughter graduated from college, My husband and I celebrated 25 years of marriage and our daughter with ASD is...
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