This play dough recipe is fun and easy and you likely have all of the ingredients in your home! My son, Grayson, is diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. He is on medication most of the time, however, we struggle with his weight due to his medication. On days that I decide to NOT give himRead more
This post contains affiliate links. I have two completely opposite children. My daughter (6 years old) is a social butterfly that is concentrated, driven, and motivated. My son (5 years old) was diagnosed with Autism this past October. He’s hyperactive, brilliant, and strong willed. Even though my children are complete opposites, we have seen theRead more
During COVID, we spent a lot of time outside. We rode bikes, scooters, took the dogs for walks, and played with sidewalk chalk! This sidewalk chalk mosaic was extremely fun to do with the kids. Here’s how to make a sidewalk chalk mosaic! Things you need: First, pick a good spot for your design. IfRead more
What are some common symptoms of autism spectrum disorder? The challenging thing about autism is it’s a “spectrum”. A child with autism may behave completely different from another child with autism. Your child may exhibit one or two of the symptoms and not necessarily be diagnosed with autism. I knew something was different with myRead more
Sleep Regression and Autism are not always interrelated, however, it can be all the more challenging when they are. What do you do when your autistic child experiences sleep regression? My son, Grayson, was a PERFECT sleeper when he was a baby. He was a rockstar from the time he was a few weeks old.Read more
In our home, we have certain responsibilities that each child is expected to do each day. For example, Brooklynn (6 years old) helps set the table, cleans her room, picks up her dirty clothes and puts them into the laundry room, and more. My son, Grayson (5 years old + ASD), cleans up his toysRead more
Did you play memory games as a child? Memory games are incredibly beneficial for children and adults! Here is a list of 5 benefits of memory games for kids. 1 – Memory games improve concentration and attention span! 2 – They help to increase short term memory and exercise visual memory skills! 3 – MemoryRead more
You have noticed that your toddler is doing things a little differently than others his/her age. After looking up developmental milestones you fear that there could be a problem. Your heart is worried and deep down in your soul you think, “I think my toddler may have autism. What should I do?” It was obviousRead more
We are living in a strange time, right? The Coronavirus is shutting the country down and kids are out of school. While this is not the first pandemic to hit the world, this is the first time (that I know of) that all students are required to essentially become homeschooled. While my Kindergartener is LOVINGRead more
Pre-school and kindergarten is a super fun time as a parent. Your child is learning at rapid rates and is on the verge of becoming a true reader. Do this fun hidden sight word activity to boost your child’s word recognition! Supplies: Paper (watercolor art paper is the best, but you can use whatever youRead more