The biggest AAC app sale of the year is almost here! Set a reminder so you don’t miss out saving on your favorite AAC app from #PRCSaltillo! Learn more at https://saltillo.com/…/the-biggest-app-sale-of-the-year…! #LAMP #TouchChat #Dialogue ..read more

Very good article. Autistic Science Person I am nearly out of spoons at the moment, so I’m going to turn a few twitter threads into a blog post because I think it is an important topic. I highly recommend you read the responses to this thread, which I am posting below along with another thread. Note: When I say “neurotypical” in this post I am mostly referring to abled non-autistic people. Most disabled people experience burnout, but autistic burnout in particular is still different (even if you have other disabilities, like I do). Why It’s Different I think I just realized why autistic ..read more

Yesterday I met with the LSSP from the school to go over Tyler’s last Full FIE (evaluation) preparing for his transition IEP and ARD meeting tomorrow. In a nutshell, the evaluation was encouraging.  In 2008 at the initial evaluation Tyler developmental age was about 2 – 2 ½ years old, non verbal, not potty-trained and so many other things.  When I reflect back to the many challenges he and I faced it explains a lot.  At age 5 he said a few words.  He didn’t start having complete and full sentencings until 12 or 13. For years it was 3 word express. I.e.  “I want Walmart ..read more

Saw this article on FB and thought I would share Autistics and Allies Against ABA & PBS Ireland December 9, 2018  · Alternatives to ABA Before you do anything: 1. Love and accept your child. Know your child is fully whole, human and has a wonderful life ahead. 2. Listen to autistic people 3. Understand the purpose of ABA is to train autistic children to pretend they are non-autistic so when you ask for alternatives by clear what you’re looking for. 4. Remember Autistics are different in our development. Don’t panic if we don’t know how to do something at 4 that non ..read more

Autie-biographical Comics (you can find Autie-biographical Comics on FB) The Light it up Blue campaign is the bane of so many autistic’s existence during the month of April. Please don’t participate in it if you actually care about autistic people. You want to support us? Support Autism Acceptance and go Red Instead, or Light It Up Gold. These movements were actually made by autistics, and are supported by autistic run organizations like ASAN, and Autistic UK.Learn more about Red Instead here: https://speakingofautismcom.wordpress.com/…/this-april…/Learn more about Light It Up Gold here: https ..read more

Two things have kicked have really taken a turn for the positive this week. Tyler making his own lunches at night for the next day (when I ask he will do it without hesitation or dispute) AND……….. letting the alarm clock be set!!!! Normally I have to wait until Tyler is asleep to set his alarm but Monday, he asked me as I was turning off his light, aren’t you going to turn on the alarm? So I didn’t question it, I just did it! I’ve turned on the alarm every night and it’s left the alarm on. I know they seem so very small but it is a big sense of responsibility. Even though he is 18, he’s not re ..read more

Special Needs Resource Blog posted this great – great info to have 2021-special-needs-awareness-observance-calendar.pdf (specialneedsresourceblog.com ..read more

Tyler had another eval in December and comparing to a year ago this progress for his Receptive, Expressive and Pragmatic Language the progress is awesome! Look at the differences! In addition to his hard work, the amazing therapist, our work at home and school – he’s been using 1000mg CBD daily for 1.5 years The CBD is helping with keeping him calm (not 100% of the time but more frequently and he still has an essential oil calming blend roller that I make for him) and has helped with cognition, comprehension, regurgitation of information, and obviously some areas of speech. The last time I men ..read more

A very interesting read from the perspective of someone on the spectrum (understanding that their perspectives (all those on the spectrum) differ too) An autistic person’s guide to an autism-friendly Christmas ..read more

We cross the threshold into society’s adulthood. Happy birthday to my son ..read more