Autism and self-care

I have been working with Gavin for a while on personal hygiene and other self-care type things. With Autistic children this isn't always an easy task. This has been true…

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New challenges 7/8/2011

So far today, Gavin has had 2 "accidents" where he wet himself. He wasn't sleeping or anything like that. In fact he had been awake for a while. I know…

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Emmett is sick and sleeping upstairs. Lizze took Gavin and Elliott to my parents house for a cook out and I stayed back with Emmett, who was already asleep. Apparently…

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My Wish

I've been a bit stressed out today and I just started writing down everything going on inside my head. I thought maybe that would help me to....maybe...process them a little…

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Goddamnit

We talk about learned behavior...right? How about Emmett puked tonight right after taking his meds. I never want to be to quick to blame Gavin but this is EXACTLY what…

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Change of plans tonight

Elliott and Gavin were both supposed to visit with Dr. Patties tonight. In light of Gavin's behavior today I have had to change things up. Gavin and I are going…

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