Read more about the article When your child with #Autism turns 18 and you need to obtain legal guardianship
Gavin / Guardianship / Inspirational Posts / Link / My thoughts

When your child with #Autism turns 18 and you need to obtain legal guardianship

Gavin will be turning eighteen years of age on January 18th. Unfortunately, he's unable to survive on his own and is also unable to make his own decisions, at least not without major help. His cognitive ability is continually declining and we have no choice but to seek permanent guardianship over him. We've never been through this process before but have acquired the paperwork and have the appointment with his psychiatrist to fill it out. I hate the idea of having to do this but it's unquestionably in Gavin's best interest. My goal is to share this new journey and help provide insight into this process. It's important to understand that not all kids with Autism will need something like this when they turn eighteen. Gavin is severely cognitively impaired…

1 Comment
January 14, 2018
Read more about the article Caring For Yourself When You’re Responsible For Others
Contributed / Link / My thoughts / Sponsored Post

Caring For Yourself When You’re Responsible For Others

This is a collaborative post and doesn't necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Do you ever feel like you’re constantly running around or working on a to-do list? Is your time occupied by looking after others? Do you find it hard to put yourself first sometimes? When you’re responsible for others, it’s very easy to lose sight of the importance of caring for yourself. If you have children or you care for members of your family, hopefully, you’ll find this guide useful. Taking time out Parenting is a 24-hour job, and if you have children who require constant support, there may be times when it seems impossible to enjoy a moment to yourself. Of course, as a loving parent, you always want to do…

1 Comment
January 12, 2018
Read more about the article Don’t Wait Until Primary School To Educate Your Kids
Contributed / Link / Sponsored

Don’t Wait Until Primary School To Educate Your Kids

This is a collaborative post Image Source Children may not have to officially start education until primary school, but it can pay to give them a headstart. Getting your kids used to being taught can make school less of a shock to the system and it can increase their willingness to want to learn. You don’t have to teach your kids anything complex – basics like counting and the alphabet might be all they can absorb before the age of five. Here are a few ways to start educating your kids before they reach school Start reading with your kids early Teaching your kids to read before they reach school can be hugely beneficial. Start by reading to your kids – you can do this when they’re a newborn and…

0 Comments
January 5, 2018
Read more about the article Seven Infant Care Challenges You Are Probably Not Prepared For
Link / My thoughts / Sponsored Post

Seven Infant Care Challenges You Are Probably Not Prepared For

This is a collaborative post When you are expecting a baby, you try to be prepared for everything. There's more to worry about than just picking out a good infant car seat. You need to stock up on baby lotion, powder, and get all the accessories, including the bath, baby mobile, crib, and of course, purchase a car seat. However, there are some common skin conditions, allergies, and health issues your baby is likely to suffer from in the first few weeks that you need to be prepared for if you would like your little one and family members to get a good night’s sleep. Find out more about the most common conditions and parenting challenges below. 1. Chronic Colic If your baby feels bloated and cannot digest milk or…

1 Comment
January 3, 2018
Read more about the article Technology isn’t useful if it’s not affordable and accessible to the people who need it most
Technology is only useful when it's affordable and accessible to the people who need it most. @vivintgivesback has done just that and made it possible for parents to have the technology they need to help keep their wandering kids with Autism safe. Please visit www.theautismdad.com/vivint for more information on how we can help you, as well as my personal experience with this amazing program. Sometimes there are companies out there that genuinely want to make a difference and @vivintgivesback is the very definition of that. @hollyrpeete please check this out. This is an amazing program
Instagram / Link / My thoughts / Vivint Gives Back

Technology isn’t useful if it’s not affordable and accessible to the people who need it most

Technology is only useful when it's affordable and accessible to the people who need it most. @vivintgivesback has done just that and made it possible for parents to have the technology they need to help keep their wandering kids with Autism safe. If you need assistance with your technology, BCA IT in Miami is a managed IT service provider that can assist you. Please visit www.theautismdad.com/vivint for more information on how we can help you, as well as my personal experience with this amazing program. Sometimes there are companies out there that genuinely want to make a difference and @vivintgivesback is the very definition of that. Please check this out, it's an amazing program. Meet @The_Autism_Dad. A father of 3 sons with #autism. Watch to see how using smart-home technology…

0 Comments
December 23, 2017
Read more about the article How Gaming Can Bring A Family Together
Contributed / Link

How Gaming Can Bring A Family Together

This is a contributed post. The views expressed don't necessarily reflect those of The Autism Dad Blog or its author. Gaming has long been a favourite for many people. It isn’t just boys who love to spend hours in front of a monitor, it is now common for people of all genders and ages to love a good game. However, there seems to be a lot of stigma around gaming. People view it is an addiction or a lazy way of doing something. What they don’t realise is, it actually helps to bring people and families together all over the world. When we say gaming, we don’t just mean PC or console gaming. Board games are a family favourite that seem to unite everyone as a team. Sometimes it might…

0 Comments
December 11, 2017
Read more about the article Grocery shopping with my dudes and learning life skills
Gallery / Life Lessons / Link / My thoughts / Unboxing / YouTube Video

Grocery shopping with my dudes and learning life skills

I meant to share this the other day but like many other things in my life, it's fallen through the cracks. The other say, I took the boys to the grocery store, along with our recycled bags. I picked them up after school and went straight to Giant Eagle. Taking kids with Autism anywhere can prove to be very challenging. Taking two of them is challenging.. lol One of the reasons I like to bring them along, is because I want them to be a part of what we bring into the house. Feeding them is becoming increasingly more difficult and my hope is that by helping me pick out the food, they'll be more likely to eat it. They actually did well on this trip. They didn't fight too much…

0 Comments
November 9, 2017
Read more about the article Wishes Can Happen: Pictures from Universal Studios (Day 4)
Gallery / Give Kids the World / Immunology / Link / My thoughts / Universal Studios / Wishes Can Happen

Wishes Can Happen: Pictures from Universal Studios (Day 4)

We had a pretty awesome day, and spent a large part of it at Universal Studios. We were very realistic about the kids limitations and rather than trying to create in as much as we could, we instead focused on what everyone wanted most. Our priority was everything Harry Potter and we managed to do just that. The weather was really crappy and it rained most of the time but that didn't stop us from making the most of our opportunity. Lizze and the boys picked out their official Harry Potter wands and aside from almost having a stroke when I paid for them, it was such an amazing thing to see the looks on their faces as they swished and flicked. ☺ We spent a few hours walking around…

1 Comment
October 4, 2017