Sometimes the things we can't change end up changing us
The term "stimming" is short for self-stimulatory behavior and is sometimes also called "stereotypic" behavior. In a person with autism, stimming usually refers to specific behaviors that include hand- flapping, rocking, spinning, or repetition of words and phrases. Here is a way to make stim life the best life...
Having a child with Autism is an adventure that involves help from others. This is my outlook on what works for us with SLP, OT and ABA. This is our life on the spectrum with the "dream team"...
I lied and said I was busy. I was busy but not in a way most people understand. I was busy taking deeper breaths. I was busy silencing irrational thoughts. I was busy calming my racing heart. I was busy telling myself that I am okay. Sometimes this is my busy and I will not be apologizing for it.
There are days dark with fear, Your mind is weak and lacking, The levels of hate within you send your soul packing.
"Embracing the chaos might be the journey we take to find peace." -Rachel Hollis Girl, Read This Book!!!! My take on Girl, Wash Your Face and how it changed my outlook within my life.
As parents we strive to do our best and at the end of the day lets face it, we just want to survive and for our kids to survive. (yay we lived today, onto tomorrow!) I'm a mother to 2 beautiful girls just trying to live my best mom life and help them take on this world. This is my mom life raising the cutest little gal I know without words.
No matter how hard to you try to feed your kids healthy food, they will be kids. Do you remember when you were a kid and having to finish your veggies prior to being excused from the table... I do. Bottom line is we as parents just need to do our best and not give up, but also need to be encouraging and not a raging mess yelling things like "Eat your food or else!" I have a daughter with complex medical needs she is also without words and on the autism spectrum. She is the coolest little person I know and here are my tricks on how I do my best to feed her...
If you have dealt with getting a blood draw you know how it is. Plain and simple at times if you get the right person who can make it easy. But it can also be like playing a game of roulette. You may get someone who will bruise your vein easier or someone who can't find veins as easy. Yes this is a pain at times. If you go regularly you may be one of the lucky ones and know someone who is great at this job.
Being a mom is easy said No Mom Ever. Making sure you have me time is essential especially if you are in my shoes as a special needs parent...
Everyday is a new adventure and each year as easier as I would like for it to get it doesn't. Our adventures in Autism and complex medical needs continue...
