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My sweet boy. He always struggles near the end of the school year. But this time is harder for him as he will be heading to middle school next year. I can hear the anxiety in his voice when he says he doesn’t want this year to end. It’s going to be a big change for him, one we will all have to navigate together. Thankfully he has a huge support system in his classmates that will be with him as they all move up. But he has definitely increased his chats about how sad he is for this year to end. I feel for the big guy!.
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Pick your battles.
This morning, Harry insisted on standing up and bouncing while he ate his breakfast. It’s not great for his digestion and it’s not the usual behaviour I encourage around the dinner table but I didn’t insist he sat down (I asked once and he refused). Why not?
Because Harry was eating his breakfast without argument. Because he was happy that way and it clearly served some sensory need he had. Because I respect his choice. Because he’s Harry and after his early years where I desperately wanted him to fit into my world, there are days when I let him take me into his and that communication between us both is a beautiful thing. I’m his suitcase, that’s what we do **image not to be reposted without permission**
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Alex likes these signs that have popped up throughout our town. He said having autism makes him different and he sometimes feels less. To all of our friends you are so much more... more resilient, more loyal, more trustworthy, more reliable, more truthful, more caring, more creative, more hyperfocused, more unique, more in the moment, more in sync with the finest attention to details, more passionate, more able to recall from long term memory, more interesting, more fun, more authentic, more intuitive, more extraordinary and in general more awesome... could not be any further than less. If I left anything out, please let me know.
✌+ ~Lisa
My son Damien made sure we were up for the sunrise in Hawaii (by waking us up at 3am). Drove up the north coast of Maui and got some good pics :) #familyvacation #autismvacation #myson #fitfam #family #autism #autismlife #autismfamily #autismlove #upearly #early #sunrise #hawaii #maui #mauihawaii #northmaui #vacation #hawaii #nonverbal
Super happy with how the T-shirts turned out. They come in bacon and chocolate flavored lol. If you know anyone interested in one I'll stick the link in my bio. #autismawareness #asdkid #asdmom #asdmum #autismawarenessday #autismspeaks #autism #autismmom #ethanfineshriber #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptance #autism_lovers #autismrocks #autismlove #autismfamily #autismparents #autismsupport
“are you happy + smiling?” it’s the simplest question he asks us over + over every single day that instantly makes me smile + improves my mood every time. ☺️ understanding facial expressions + emotions can be really hard for people on the #autismspectrum but selfishly i think it’s one of the best things that’s happened in our family. it forces us to communicate what’s going on inside of us, and we’re constantly checking in with each other to see if everyone is “happy + smiling” and if not, why.
anyway, i hope you’re halving a good day & you find a reason to be “happy + smiling”. #autismfamily #autismmom #lifeonthespectrum #asd #autism #mywholeworld
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#Happybirthday to my little queensWow my twin babies are 6 years old todaywhy is the time going so fast?!My Kiara and Bella...you have taught me how to love in different ways...you have taught me #loveneedsnowords you have taught me that being different is more beautiful then being “normal”...you have taught me how to be the mama bear you need to fight for everything you deserve because you can’t speak for yourself (yet)...you have taught me that love comes in different forms...you taught me how to be the mommy you need and it is because of you and my NEED to show you what you deserve that I was willing to change me and hold onto what I deserve....Now before I start crying...happy birthday to my #geminitwins #applejuiceshots for everyone#May23rd #twinbirthday #autismspeaks ❤️#autismmom #autismfamily #myspecialbabies #bellaslove