We had a blast but there will likely be fallout

The boys and I had a really good day. We went to my brother's house around 4pm for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner. We started this tradition where we have a Thanksgiving dinner a week early when everyone is available. We still have one on Thanksgiving as well for anyone who can make it, but this way, we can all be in the same place at the same time. We had a fantastic time. I got to spend time with my siblings and the kids got to hang out with their cousins. Everyone ate too much and we're all exhausted. I imagine there will be some fallout from this over the next day or so but we'll manage. Gavin is the one I'm most concerned about. He got really, really worked up…

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He woke up shaking and in tears

Emmett climbed into bed about 4am again this morning. That pretty much was the end of any restful sleep for me. He'd had another nightmare and was upset to the point where he was shaking and in tears. He adhered himself to my left side, wouldn't let go and never fell back asleep. I went to bed relatively early and so I still managed some sleep but I'm feeling drained at this point. Unfortunately, we have to get moving because we have plans for today and I have work to do before we can leave. Assuming Elliott's doing okay, we're going to my brother's house for an early Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone is going different directions on Thanksgiving day so by having a dinner tonight, everyone will be able to attend.…

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The poor kid was physically shaking

I feel like I had a decent night's sleep. Emmett made made it most of the night in his own bed. He had a nightmare and came running into my room about 5am. The poor kid was physically shaking. I didn't sleep much after that but I still feel pretty good. These nightmares are rough on him and I wish I could help. The boys are supposed to be going to their moms for the night but that's up in the air because she's been sick. I won't know until later this morning. We do hope she's feeling better. Elliott is very much under the weather but he's doing better today. I had to run out last night and try a different OTC cold medication for him but it seems…

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Brenda Bisner on The Dangers of Unsupervised Online Streaming (S2E7)

(S2S7) In this episode, I talk with Brenda Bisner. She's the SVP of A Parent Media Co Inc. the creators of the SAFE STREAMING Platform, Kidoodle.TV. We talk about online streaming and the many dangers that parents are sometimes unaware of. We also discuss ways that parents can better manage what their kids are watching. This is a very important conversation and I walked away from this understanding that I need to make some changes in my household. Do you need to make some changes in yours? You can find Brenda at Kidoodle.TV You can find me at theautismdad.com Find me on Twitter: @theautismdad This episode is sponsored by Lakikid.com. Visit Lakikid.com/theautismdad and use code "theautismdad" to save 15% on their amazing sensory tools. This episode is sponsored by Mightier.…

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Here’s why #depression is hitting me so hard right now

Last night I shared a tweet and I wanted to to further explain. First of all, I truly appreciate the love and support. It means a lot. While I didn't sleep well last night because Emmett didn't sleep well, today is a new day and I'm in a better place. I'm just gonna put this out there. #Depression f*cking sucks.. 😔— Rob Gorski (@theautismdad) November 21, 2019 There's a great deal going on in my life that has me completely overwhelmed. These things are fueling my depression and kicking it into overdrive. It's been a rough year and it's weighing heavy on me. In January I lost my grandfather, in June I lost my grandmother and in August my wife left me to raise our kids alone. I've been shattered…

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Divorce is so hard on #Autistic kids and it’s heartbreaking

Before anyone feels the need to say it, I know that divorce is tough for all kids. This is a blog about Autism and so I'm focusing on that aspect, as it's what I'm currently experiencing. I'm not trying to take away from anyone else. We've had a slight change of plans today. Normally, the kids get picked up from school by their mom and grandma. On some Wednesdays, she goes with them to therapy and other Wednesdays they have dinner together and hang out at their grandparents house. Elliott is struggling with everything surrounding her leaving and their relationship as it stands now. It's been damaged. How damaged remains to be seen but it's effecting every aspect of his life. He's miserable, angry, scared and heartbroken. My goal is…

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It’s been a pretty good morning

The boys got to school on time and I went walking with Gavin and my Mom. It's been a pretty good morning. I'm sucked into the impeachment hearings and I'm going to try and multi-task. I have to get the podcast worked on and get some writing done as well. I'm hoping to continue having a good day because I could really use the win.

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Guess what happens when my #Autistic kids actually sleep at night?

The boys slept last night and that's pretty incredible. As a result, I managed to get a 8.5 hours of sleep and I'm feeling pretty okay this morning. I was up and moving before 7am and so was everyone else. The kids are supposed to have a visit this afternoon but their mom is sick, so that looks to not be happening. We hope she feels better soon. I need to finish mixing this week's podcast episode and get the kids to therapy at 5pm. That's about it. I'll of course go walking and maintain my daily routine as much as possible because it keeps me sane. The bar is set pretty low today because I want to have reasonable expectations of myself today. I've been struggling a bit more…

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