Tag: autism
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The Day I Came to Terms With My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Emily Carter Updated: August 13, 2015 Originally Published: March 2, 2015 Today was a pivotal day for me. It’s not often I find myself learning something profound — most days, I feel like I’m just surviving the mental fatigue that comes with parenting. But today, a new realization hit me:…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting an Autistic Child: Embracing My Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks back, I was in a session with my therapist, recounting a particularly intense meltdown my daughter had. She listened intently and advised me, “Make compassion your focus during these moments.” At that moment, I thought to myself, “Is she serious?” My daughter, who has autism, can have meltdowns that…
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5 Insights I Wish Others Understood About My Nonverbal Child
Get Pregnant Fast In many respects, my 4-year-old son is just like any other child: he delights in running around, enjoys playful tickle fights, loves dancing to music, and is always eager for a good bedtime story. However, his autism makes his experience quite different from that of his peers. The journey of raising a…
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Autism: No Lazy Days of Summer
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a notion floating around that some moms and their kids eagerly anticipate summer—dreaming of lazy mornings sleeping in, sipping lemonade, and chasing fireflies in the evening. I’m convinced this is nothing more than a fairy tale, at least for us in the autism community. In our household, everything remains pretty much…
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The Challenges of Uniform Shopping for Children with Sensory Sensitivities
Get Pregnant Fast As the back-to-school season rolls around, I find myself once again navigating the trials of uniform shopping with my two boys, aged 8 and 10. Their reluctance is palpable, and the process is anything but smooth. Our journey began at the shoe store, where we quickly discovered that their feet grow faster…