The Kids Are Not On Fire
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Anne blogs about the world of parenting and autism with a focus on humor, low bars, and small wins. She is the mom of two kids, including a four-year-old nonspeaking, autistic daughter.
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2y ago
There are many benefits of an early autism diagnosis, from therapy and support to insurance coverage. Today I share some research along with our experience.
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2y ago
When Lina's ECI coordinator recommended screening for autism at one-year-old, I had a lot of questions, including, "How early can you detect autism?" Here's what the science says, and here's our story.
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2y ago
There are many reasons why an autism evaluation is delayed, which can vary from family to family. Here are some obstacles we faced.
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2y ago
Signs of autism in toddlers age 1 can vary, but there are some helpful guidelines. I share reputable checklists, along with a bit of our daughter's story.
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2y ago
Diagnosing autism at one-year-old is possible! I'm going to walk you through my experience as a mom when I pursued an autism evaluation for my toddler.
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2y ago
Curious why you haven't seen our real faces? I explain my decision to be internet anonymous, while trying to make connections with other families.
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2y ago
Mom Guilt is ubiquitous. It is also largely useless, and if you think you're a bad mom, you're probably wrong.
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2y ago
From "Aggressive Optimism" to "Resignation" and everything in between...the stages of quarantine invoke all the feels.
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2y ago
One of the best lessons I’ve learned is how many people are working hard to support autistic individuals in many different ways. And I never want ANY of these people to feel unseen or unappreciated! SIS, YOU’RE DOING A GOOD JOB!
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2y ago
When my four-year-old autistic daughter went to a birthday party for a friend she met at therapy, she not only surpassed my expectations; she crushed them into dust. Bonus: I got to hang out with a mom who gets us.
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