Author Archives: ASDMama1017

As you know, both of our kiddos were diagnosed with autism. Although, most of the time they behave like typical toddlers. Sometimes we have to take extra steps so our boys understand what is going on. One of the things I always try to do this time of year is the 12 books of Christmas!Continue reading “Why the 12 books of Christmas Help Prepare My Boys with Autism”

Today we continued our ABAless journey! Instead we use the time we had therapy to play together, learn in a fun environment and take care of chores around the house! In the four hours I WOULD have had therapy with the boys, we were able to finish some Christmas activities, learn how to do dishesContinue reading “Christmas Activities for Toddlers/Preschool”

Our boys are OBSESSED with toy story! So I just knew they needed a toy story Christmas tree their play room! When picking a theme for the play room I would suggest to look around at what you already have at home. What toys could you add? What colors can you duplicate? We had severalContinue reading “Toy Story Christmas”

Day 1 of no ABA… and let me tell ya. It feels SO good! We have been a slave to therapy since Vincent was 2.. everyday.. for several hours… Over the last 2 weeks sickness hit our house hard and went through every one of us. The longer these kids went without therapy… the moreContinue reading “We Don’t need 40 hours of Therapy a week.”

There are several links within this post. I do get a small commission, if items are purchased through these links, for no additional charge to you. My family thanks you. Maxwell has always been the “Let’s put everything in our mouth” kind of kid. It’s like that stage that toddlers go through at like 18Continue reading “The Sensory Activities that Worked for our Oral Seeker”

Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday! Family, friends, cozy sweaters and food? I mean does it get much better? As fun as this holiday is, some parents of special needs parents find themeselves secluding both them and their families around this time of year. Not because they want to, not because they are ashamed ofContinue reading “Thanksgiving with Autism”

Halloween in our house has always been a HUGE deal. My husband and I LOVE halloween. I mean we have a smoke machine and everything.. however ever since our boys were born halloween has been a little different. First, our boys don’t do trick or treating. Now my kids are 3 and 5, maybe eventuallyContinue reading “Halloween with Autism”

Do you even know how much our teachers do for our kids? Sometimes I like to send a reminder that they rock and I literally. couldn’t do my job without them. This year we kept it simple! I like to get all teachers and paraprofessionals in the classroom something. Between my two kiddos that’s aContinue reading “Back to School Gifts”

We are all rested up from vacation and ready to get back to routine. This week’s “toddler center” is farm themed! We of course made sure to incorporate our numbers, sensory play, reading and pretend play. We also added some activities that can aid in speech development. These are different things that our current speechContinue reading “Farm Toddler Center”

I remember the feeling well. Sitting on the floor of my closet, I could feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. Each leg felt heavy and my body weak. Like I had been working at the gym all day, which I hadn’t. It’s as if gravity was pulling me towards its earth forcingContinue reading “Through the Eyes of the Parent”