Calm in the Chaos: Mikey Goldman’s ADHD Journey to a Quiet Mind (S6E18)
What it’s like living with ADHD and how it lead Mikey Goldman to invent the weighted pillow
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June 25, 2023
Gavin hit a major milestone
We’ve hit a major milestone in Gavin’s transition into his adult life. It’s been a journey that has taken us down countless winding roads and back again but he has found his path for now. For those who are new here, Gavin is my 23 year old, autistic son. He’s had a very rough life filled with trauma and life threatening health problems. The very fact that I’m writing about this transition journey is a beyond amazing because there were times along the way that just didn’t see this as a possibility for him. Yet here we are. :-) Gavin is such a unique kid and has overcome so many obstacles in his short life. He’s doing incredibly well but still needs help to navigate the world. He recently hit…
June 22, 2023
Some major updates about my kids
It’s been a little while since I’m written here. There have been a great many changes in my life and all of them very positive. I’m obviously still experiencing some writing burnout and I just don’t always have the bandwidth to put my thoughts into words like I used to. That said, I’m really trying to push through that and get back into writing again because it is a healthy outlet for me. For the moment, I’m just glad to be writing this. There have been so many changes over the last few months, some I’ll talk about and others, are going to remain private for now, but all are very positive. Let’s start with Gavin. Gavin has been working with a job coach to secure employment. We’ve been working…
June 19, 2023
Dr. Casares on Kids, Sleep Hygiene & Melatonin (S6E18)
Dr. Whitney Casares answers your questions about kids sleep hygiene and melatonin
June 19, 2023
Tips for Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Prepare for a New Home
I’m trying to write more often and because I’m struggling with it a bit, I’m taking requests on topics. A very common topic seems to be helping your autistic or neurodivergent child prepare for a major life change, like moving. I hope this helps. :-) Moving to a new house is a big deal for any family, but it can be especially difficult if your child is neurodivergent. However, you may guide your child through this adjustment with less struggle if you plan beforehand, have patience, and are understanding. Here are some helpful hints to help you with this process. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a one size fits all kinda approach that works. This guide is meant as a general direction to go in…
June 16, 2023
Heading back to the Converge Autism Conference this May
I’m returning to the Autism Converge Conference put on by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health in Greenville, South Carolina the week of Mayth. The purpose is to help promote the conference and speakers, along with a couple of the social media influencers. Last year’s conference I went last year and had a really good time. It was my very first conference and I met some amazing people while I was there. I decided that I wanted to do more of these things because it gets me out of my comfort zone, it’s a great experience, and it’s a good for business. Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health invites professionals from across the nation to converge for two days of presentations and breakout discussions covering a wide range of topics related to Autism—from diagnosis,…
May 6, 2023
We sign papers for day services today
Today is a big day for Gavin. Today is the day that we sign papers for him to begin day services. This has been such a long time coming and I’m so glad we’re finally here. As I understand it, Gavin and I will be meeting with his SSA and a representative from the day center. We will talk about Gavin’s needs and create a plan that best meets them. My guess is that he will be attending at least a few days a week but it won’t start for about 30 days. Everything has to be processed and transportation arrangements must be made. It may not take a full 30 days but that’s the current estimate and Gavin’s okay with that because it gives him some time to emotionally…
May 1, 2023
Emmett baked cupcakes yesterday
Emmett has been back in the kitchen baking up a storm. He baked strawberry swirl cupcakes and topped them with diced licorice. They were delicious. I was able to exercise some self control and only had two. I’m actively avoiding things like this but I also want to sample what my kids take the time to create. I’m really proud of Emmett. Baking seems to come natural to him and he’s really good at it. 😊
April 30, 2023