Autism Travels: Making Life Easier
Are you dreaming of a memorable family vacation, whether Walt Disney World, an all inclusive vacation or cruise? Are you also feeling a...
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The Spectrum Mom
May 25, 20235 min read
The Rise and Falls of No Change in Routine
It's been a hot minute since I've been able to write a blog post. Let me tell you why. I feel stuck. Every day is pretty much the same,...
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The Spectrum Mom
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Dear Parent I Thought I Was Going To Get To Be...
Dear parent I thought I was going to get to be, Hi. It's me. I don't think about you often, but sometimes I do still miss you. Especially...
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The Spectrum Mom
Mar 8, 20235 min read
How MY Personal Diagnosis Has Helped Me Understand Nate's ASD
I am 28 years old. When I was 2.5 months pregnant with my daughter, I had a phone appointment with a psychiatrist to discuss some sleep...
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The Spectrum Mom
Feb 26, 20234 min read
A Love Letter to my Boys..
Maybe we can blame this on the post-partum hormones - but my heart is exploding today. I have loved having a newborn at home again. The...
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The Spectrum Mom
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Regressions Are Hard
I think one of the hardest things to go through as an ASD mom is your kiddo's regressions. Don't get me wrong - all kids have...
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The Spectrum Mom
Dec 7, 20222 min read
Christmas Gift Guide
I had a friend ask for some advice when it came to shopping for a kiddo with ASD. She wanted to make sure she was getting something...
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The Spectrum Mom
Oct 4, 20223 min read
The Brave Face
I've been struggling lately. A lot. Every time I sit down to write, I get in my head thinking, "is what I'm saying actually making a...
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The Spectrum Mom
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Medicine Hacks
Getting any kid to take Tylenol/Advil/vitamins, whatever, is probably hard as heck enough as it is. Throw in the spiciness of Autism...
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The Spectrum Mom
Sep 12, 20227 min read
Gonna Go Wild, Wild Kratts...
I LOVE NETFLIX. I LOVE DISNEY+. I LOVE AMAZON PRIME VIDEO. There, I said it. And mama, I know you feel it too. Putting your kid in front...
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The Spectrum Mom
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Off to School = Time for a New Schedule
I don't know about any of you, but I don't think I ever felt this much anxiety about starting school when I was the one going. Preparing...
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The Spectrum Mom
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Why We Love That Nate Has 2 Families
For those who don't know, or haven't figured it out, we are a blended family. My ex-partner and I had Nate in 2018 and separated in early...
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The Spectrum Mom
Aug 6, 20223 min read
Let's Catch Up!
In case you haven't noticed yet (though I'm sure you have), at this stage, our blog isn't a full-time job for me....just yet. Eventually...
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The Spectrum Mom
Jul 24, 20225 min read
Letting Go - Who's It Harder For?
Nate was a COVID child. His toddler years coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, where everything was closed and you couldn't hug your...
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The Spectrum Mom
Jul 19, 20226 min read
Community Love
If there's one key thing I've learned from our Autism journey, it's that community is integral. The popular saying, "it takes a village"...
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The Spectrum Mom
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Pushing the Limits
When you’re a parent, it’s hard to imagine what the worst thing you could ever hear about your child would be. Certainly, it would be bad...
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The Spectrum Mom
Jul 4, 20226 min read
Long Neurodivergent Weekends
Where are all my moms at? Now, where are my moms who had very, very LONG long weekend with their neurodivergent child? I don't know about...
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