Lizze and I have never been thrilled with the fact that Gavin is on some of the medications that he is.  Unfortunately, it's not about what makes us happy or comfortable, it's about what's best for Gavin. Because Gavin is so complex, the medications he needs to help manage his life are hardcore. The silver lining in all of this is the reality that his life is dramatically improved by these medications. Gavin and a medication free life are simply not compatible. While this is overwhelmingly positive, we do hit our fair share of hiccups or bumps in the road. Gavin is on a medication called Clozapine. This is a very hardcore antipsychotic. In fact, it's an absolute last resort and is the most tightly controlled medication in the US.…

Lizze and I are hanging out with Gavin tonight. It's been a while since we've had one of these nights. We are watching Star Trek tonight. Not the old ones, but instead the remake from a couple of years ago. Gavin loves SiFi and so we thought we could all watch it together.  It's nice to be able to spend time like this with him. We have a few snacks and are having a good time.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

How many of you out there struggle with your little ones or not so Littles ones on the Autism Spectrum, lacking in the area of social graces? This is an interesting and important topic that I would like to create a dialog about.  It's probably safe to say that we've all been there when something totally inappropriate slipped through the lips of one of our little ones. This always seems to happen at the worst possible time.  :-) Part of this is a lack of filter but at the same time it's also something that doesn't come naturally to many on the Autism Spectrum.  I know that social stories are a powerful tool that we've never had much luck with.  Perhaps we can trade tips and tricks or even a…

Elliott is quite insistent that he doesn't want to visit his new classroom. I'm kinda torn on how to handle this because I think he really needs to take this step. If we push him to go, it may very well ruin everyone's day. I'm not looking to push him over the edge either. I'm not sure what we are going to. Sometimes it comes down to a matter of survival and not pushing anyone to the point of freak out. :-\ This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

We are very quickly approaching a major milestone in our lives.  For the first time ever, all three boys will be in school, at the same time.  This has never happened before and while I'll miss the boys during the day but I'll also be enjoying the freedom. In about an hour, we are going to be visiting the school son the boys can meet their new teachers.  Elliott and Gavin already know their new teachers but this is Emmett's very first year.  Our house is filled with apprehension, excitement and a little  bit of anxiety. Wish us luck.......... This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email,…

Emmett's really, really into the Ninja Turtle's.  He loves the new series, as does the rest of our family.  He decided to draw his favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Can you tell who it is? For some reason, Emmett prefers to draw in pen.  Regardless of what he draws with, he's becoming quite the little artist.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

It's been a really long time since I could say that I have honestly felt hopeful. I'm feeling pretty damn hopeful right now. Everyone had a good day and Gavin's IVIG infusion went really well.  Our Internet was restored this morning and I was finally able to finished the project I was working on and got that uploaded.  I heard back this evening and my demo video was a big success. I know that things can change at any second but for the moment, I feel like we're going in the right direction. I've not felt like this in a long time. Everything that I've been working for is going to finally pay off. If everything goes right, not only will I be able to better my family but also…

A US study out this week has found that pregnant women who take drugs to speed up their labor may have a higher risk of bearing children with autism. The study in JAMA Pediatrics is the largest of its kind on the matter, but stops short of stating that…