Are you worried your child might be struggling with social interactions or communication, and wondering if it could be autism?
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#461: Soothe Yourself
How do people with autism see the world? And what can we do to help them soothe themselves when they're in distress or discomfort?
Read More#444: Traveling While Nonverbal Part 1
Along the highways and byways, there are quagmires wherever you look. The filthy bathroom in Hampton, New Hampshire. The police speed trap in Chicopee, Mass. And heck, there's an entire stretch of over 130 miles that couldn't be less friendly to our Tess.
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#414: Fidget
Certain handheld objects give Tess a sense of peace. They keep her from getting bored.
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#396: Traveling with Autism - Part 2
Our family just took our first voyage in over three years, to Montreal and Quebec. We learned a ton. And I'm back this week with some more tips about traveling with autism, so you know what worked for us on the road with Tess.
Read More#395: Traveling with Autism - Part 1
Our family just took our first big trip in over three years, to Montreal and Quebec. We learned a lot. And I'm gonna give you some tips about traveling with autism, so you know what worked for us with our Tess.
Read More#327: The Lion's Paw
You know the old story of Androcles and the lion. Remember? The lion, arguably one of nature's fiercest creatures, has been laid low by a thorn in his paw. And Androcles helps him get it out.
Read More#312: B and P
Two special people. They live not too far away but also not close. They thought about our Tess this week and it meant a lot to us.
Read More#290: Shield
Tess has autism. Which means she's highly sensitive to sensory stuff. She doesn't like things touching her face. Things like, oh I don't know--masks.
Read More#261: The Lockup
Hot pizza. A rockin’ band. And a mysterious trigger for a very autism weekend.
Read More#242: Live and Die by the Tides
Sitting in a boat, in the mud. A long day with Tess.
Read More#214: Hanging Out with Us in Our PJs
Someone is able to get Tess to do stuff. Stuff we can't always get her to do.
Read More#213: Tessie B Ha Ha Ha
Laugh it up, fuzzball.
Read More#210: My Music Buddy
In the past two months or so, our girl seems to need more input.
Read More#197: What Daisy Knows
Like Ren in Footloose, someone takes the reins.
Read More#167: Tess's BFF
Tess has been in school for a long time now. Since she was two. At this point, does she have a best friend? If so, who?
Read More#166: ASMR You Ready to Go?
An activity that's been hit or miss for our girl. But this time Tess is a complete rockstar, in every sense of the word. Maybe it's because of what she did to start her day.
Read More#122: Frisbee of Sadness
A huge bummer for Tess's greatest protector. Not even frisbee could cheer him up.
Read More#113: Mascots Can't Be Included
I'm learning about education. Man, it's complicated. But Tess deserves this.
Read More#76: The Golden Days of MC Hammer
This week: Joan shows us more ways that she kicks ass. And I wax nostalgic for July days, lake swims, and MC Hammer.
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