Sometimes I feel like I’m swallowed up by autism. It is everywhere: the schools my children attend, the mothers who have become my friends, and…
Read MoreLittle Window In
My son is usually off in a world of his own. Autism keeps him pretty busy. He’s easily distracted, over-whelmed, and processing more sensory information…
Read MoreBreaking Through to a Picky Eater
Jackson is a picky eater and frankly always has been. When he was little he would only eat certain color baby food and as we…
Read MoreThe Endless Search for Stress Relief
As a mother of two differently abled children I live a life full of stress. Studies have shown that Autism moms have stress levels comparable…
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A Tactical Surrender
Court was not what I had expected. My sister is a lawyer and she agreed to represent us. Before we got to court she tried…
Read MoreThe Battle for Services
The process of getting my son approved for services has been an uphill battle and I am sure that most mothers raising differently abled children…
Read MoreA New Year- The Launching of D.A.M.E.S.
This past year has been the year of D.A.M.E.S. A year of total dedication to the goal of creating an empowerment society for mothers who…
Read MoreBirthdays
Both of my children were born in November. On top of that my sisters son was born in December. So between birthdays and holidays those…
Read MoreFinding success with our IEP team.
Finding success with our IEP team. (For those of you who don’t know an IEP is an Individual Education Plan. They are provided to students…
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