This is the first of a series of indeterminate number of posts of things to do during lock down. Haha. Number 1 – Keep active. In St. Louis, we have had lots of rain. And more rain. These are pictures of some of the marshy places in my yard. We have not had good days … Continue reading Social Distancing and Keeping Active
Grocery Shopping and Corona Virus
Notice the line is down the Easter candy aisle. Oh boy. I left the house at 5:50 this morning to go to the grocery store! My supermarket, until early this week, was a 24-hour store. Supermarkets in my area have all adjusted their hours so my store is now only open from 6 a.m. to … Continue reading Grocery Shopping and Corona Virus
Schools Closed. Now What?
School districts around the world are shuttering their doors for two or three weeks, vacations are discouraged, and social distancing is the new norm. Some parents are worried about what to do with their kids. On this website, you can find helpful links to learning activities to do with your kids if school is closed. … Continue reading Schools Closed. Now What?
Shoes for People with Autism
All I can say is check out this article about sensory friendly shoes for children and adults.
The Boy in the Woman’s Restroom
Most women have probably walked into a public restroom at some point and seen a mother with a little boy. In today’s world, it is probably not safe to send a young boy alone into the men’s restroom. What if the boy that mother had in tow were fourteen? What if an older teen boy … Continue reading The Boy in the Woman’s Restroom
Speaking on Autism
I’m a retired teacher, right? Talking in front of people is not a problem. I spent twenty years talking in front of people. Well, groups of about twenty kids under nine. They were not always an easy audience. At the start of each year I also spoke to their collective parents. Then I spent five … Continue reading Speaking on Autism
What is Autism Awareness?
Where are we as a society today when it comes to autism awareness? What does the term mean or, more importantly, what does someone who is “aware” of autism do differently than someone who is not? These are questions I sometimes ask myself. Parents of children with autism have told me that their child does … Continue reading What is Autism Awareness?
Autism and Respite Care
At some point, many of us are caregivers for someone. If we are parents, we were at one time responsible for the health, feeding, clothing, sheltering, and safety of our young children. Maybe we have adult children, parents, spouses, or siblings who come under our care for short or long periods of time. When my … Continue reading Autism and Respite Care
A Sensory Gym
Where does your child with autism like to play? Is there a gym near you where your child is not only accepted but welcomed with special equipment that is tailored to his needs? We Rock the Spectrum is special sensory gym with locations all around the United States. One mother I know recommended one of … Continue reading A Sensory Gym
Synchronicity or Godwinks?
Do you believe that things sometimes happen for a reason? I’m talking about the sequence of events that, though unconnected, seem to be connected. Some people may call these sequences coincidence, synchronicity, a twist of fate, or Godwinks. I do believe things often happen for a reason. Often, experiences seem to relate in unexpected ways. … Continue reading Synchronicity or Godwinks?
