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 28, 20232 min read
What Is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?
I learned something new today, and ironically enough, it was from Tik Tok (education comes in all forms, people). This morning I heard of...
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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 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
Jan 23, 20233 min read
To Med or Not To Med - That's My Question of the Day
How many mama's out there have their kids on medication "for" their Autism? How hard was that decision for you to make? Nate has been on...
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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 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
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 15, 20227 min read
Mommin' & Mental Health
I am a huge advocate for mental health. Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. Similar to one I said in my last post, a mom isn't all we...
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The Spectrum Mom
Jul 7, 20225 min read
Hefty Price of a Diagnosis
Can we talk about therapy for a second? Not even the type of therapy you choose, or the differences between ABA, IBI, etc. I need to vent...
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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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The Spectrum Mom
Jun 29, 20225 min read
The Grieving Process
It’s hard. I think one of the hardest things that no one can prepare you for, is the grieving process. Hear me out. I didn’t lose my...
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