I made a list of traditional day/weekend activities that I enjoyed as a kid for us to do this summer, but after all the money that I spent to send my kids to camp plus our summer vacation, I had to find ways to make those activities as affordable as possible. This is my list.
Tag: autism
My Daughter’s Voice
It’s opposite day in our home. If I say “up”, my daughter says, “down”. If I say “left”, she says “right”. A never ending game where she… Read more “My Daughter’s Voice”
“First…then:” Parenting in Binary Code
We learned the “first…then” behavior strategy from our daughter’s birth-to-3 team. At the time, the goal was simply trying to help our daughter get a sense of… Read more ““First…then:” Parenting in Binary Code”
When Should You Medicate Your Child?
As if I knew the answer to that question, right? I have Googled this very question, paraphrased in various ways, more than once. Heck, perhaps that’s how you landed here now. … Read more “When Should You Medicate Your Child?”
Responding to Autism’s Surprises
We are forever learning to be better parents to our children, and that is not different when parenting a child with special needs. Occasionally, someone from Sage’s… Read more “Responding to Autism’s Surprises”
Growing Pains: Our Very Own Sitcom
My obsession with 80’s comedies lives on. I admit to watching a lot of television growing up and as an adult I appreciate the value of ‘wrapping… Read more “Growing Pains: Our Very Own Sitcom”
“Are you a parent or a professional?”
“Are you a parent or a professional?” I was asked several times at the ASRC Autism Services and Resource Connecticut Resource Fair this weekend. Good question. It’s like being asked if… Read more ““Are you a parent or a professional?””
Riding through the Rough Patches
We’re going through a couple of rough patches with both kids. They’re both having a tough time adjusting to their new grade levels. Our daughter’s behavioral outbursts… Read more “Riding through the Rough Patches”
My Sage
With a diagnosis of Autism we wondered what we might do to help “treat” you or lessen the “symptoms.” You showed us with your love of life… Read more “My Sage”
Remember to Breathe
School letting out for the summer is magical for a spell. For a week or so, we don’t care about their 20 minutes of reading. We survived,… Read more “Remember to Breathe”
