Dec 20 2019
S2E11 Wandering is a huge problem in the Autism community and it’s reached epidemic levels. Sidra Collins is an Autism Mom and Community Manager at AngelSense. She joins me to discuss everything you need to know about wandering and how AngelSense is working to save the lives of Autistic kids who wander. If you are …
Nov 25 2019
What’s a gift option that shows how much you care? Not socks, a video game or a gift card. How about the Find’em™ Scent Safe? Find’em is endorsed as a proactive way to protect children, older adults, those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease as well as Autism. Find’em is a scent collection and storage system that’s …
May 05 2022
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’re probably aware of my many years of chronic sleep deprivation. In fact, many of you can probably relate, and I’m sorry about that. For anyone out there who doesn’t have first hand experience raising autistic kids, let me just say that sleep can often be a …
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Oct 03 2020
A few hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include impulsive behavior and a lack of fear. These two symptoms together pose issues when keeping children with autism safe. Many times they fail to see how a situation is potentially dangerous. The biggest worry for parents of children with autism is how to keep their child …
Oct 27 2020
Everyone deserves a holiday, and we all know that the lead up to any vacation is both exciting and demanding. With so much to plan and organize it’s easy to leave an item behind or to forget about something. But as a parent with a child on the autistic spectrum, you’ll fully understand that travelling …
Sep 12 2021
I’ve been feeling a bit disconnected lately and it’s got me in kind of a weird headspace. The kids have been sick for a week, which is stressful enough because they’ve missed a lot of school as a result. As I’m writing this, I can hear them both coughing in the living room and they’re …
Mar 30 2020
It’s been a couple of days since I’ve written anything. We’re struggling but holding our own, at the same time. My brain is completely fried and I’m exhausted. I haven’t been able to fall asleep for the last week or so. By the time I manage to pass out, it’s about 6AM and I’m able …
