Christmas 2020 is not too far away so now would be an ideal time to start shopping around for gifts for your family, especially your teens. We all know how picky teens can be, now add an extra dose of challenge to your gift buying when the gift is for someone with autism. But whether…
Coupon Basics
The best way to save money is to pay less for items you’re going to buy and Manufacturers’ coupons allow you to do just that. With the changes manufacturers and stores have made to their coupon policies in recent years, you don’t even have to invest in the Sunday paper to take advantage of huge…
6 Christmas Shopping Tips
You are probably wondering why I would be writing about Christmas in October….Well, why not get an early start. This way, you will be done with your Christmas list by the time the big day rolls around and you can just relax. So without further ado, here are 6 tips for Christmas shopping this year….
Are You Stressed Yet?
We are all stressed out now because of what is happening in our world right now: COVID-19, Systemic Racism, Unemployment, Distance Learning and a possible food shortage on the horizon. Tips to Keep You, Your Children & You Sane Understanding that all of this can be a bit overwhelming to say the least, find ways…
Visual Halloween Recipe: Stuffed Intestines
How often do you find yourself in a conundrum to think of what to have for dinner? Some holidays like Thanksgiving make meal planning easy. When it comes to Halloween, however, you may not have any ideas of what to have that is filling, healthy, nutritious as well as keeping with the Halloween theme. Here…
Family Routines to Help Virtual Learning Work for You
When one decides to homeschool (distance learning), there is so much to consider, it’s easy to feel like your life has been turned upside down. Along with being overwhelmed, you may feel confused about what to expect. How will homeschooling/distance learning affect your daily lives? You may choose to create a schedule for everyone to…
How to Be an Advocate for a Special Needs Child
by Liz Talton Advocacy is more important than ever for a child with a developmental disability. A developmental disability makes it challenging for a child to represent or argue for their care and education. Most of the time you don’t need a professional advocate for your child. Your love as a parent alone is enough…
Five Great Movies to Watch on Halloween
When the leaves are falling from the trees and frost is in the air, darkness sets in a bit earlier at night. It’s perfect movie-watching weather! Halloween-themed movies can be gory, scary, funny, or family-friendly. Here are some of our family’s favorite Halloween movies we hope you enjoy them. “Halloween” (1978) Rated R “Halloween stars…
5 Tips for a Winning Parent-Teacher Relationship
The research is clear: Students perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. “Teachers help students soar and make their hopes and dreams come true,” said Reg Weaver, president of the National Education Association. “And when parents are involved in their children’s education, they will go farther – and the…
10 Ways to Build Your Child’s Independence
1. Work on Vocational Skills In your child’s IEP, starting at or around age 14(age 16 in some states) your child should have vocational skills included on his or her IEP or Individual Education Plan. Make a list of his or her strengths, skills and interests and use them to guide the type of vocational…
Gifts for Children and Teens-Creative Jewelry Making Kits
Orange Art Box Children or teenagers love to be creative and make their own jewelry, this especially is true for children or teens on the spectrum. These types of kits or activities helps them practice their fine motor skills and hand eye coordination! What better way for them to express their skills than by providing…
Autism: What Causes It, And Can It Be Cured?
Autism is a disorder that is affecting more and more children. But with the right support, both academically, emotionally and physically many autistic children have been able to lead normal lives. School Anxiety Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal social interaction, communication ability, interest patterns, and behavior patterns. The symptoms of autism begin…
Spooky Recipes for Halloween
Spooky Recipes for Halloween Halloween is a great time for serving creative and “gross” foods. Kids’ parties and adult get-togethers can both benefit from some creepy food. Of course this year will definitely “look” different because of the pandemic but you can still have fun, just do it safely and keep social distancing in mind….
Kids in the Kitchen: The COVID-19 Effect
Kids in the Kitchen Consider this: now is not the time for dinner parties of any kind. Instead, people are staying home, enjoying meals with their own nuclear families and looking forward to the recovery period on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which the world finds itself presently engulfed. As billions of…
COVID-19 and Remote Learning
Good Afternoon(or whatever time it is where you are at), How are you doing? I know that it has been a minute, to say the least, since COVID-19 hit. Our lives are forever changed and will never be the same. There are no words to explain how we are doing or feeling right now, but…
Gadgets to Speed Up Your Time…in the Kitchen:-)
There are literally thousands of kitchen gadgets available, from the humble to the gourmet. The right tools in the kitchen can really save you time and money. Here are some must-haves. A Good Set of Measuring Cups These are essential if you want your recipes to turn out right and this is especially important when…
Tips on How to Teach Your Kids to Save
Teens do not understand the value of earning and spending money. They are not accustomed to investing and how necessary this is, even if they are still students. As parents, we play a crucial role in this area. You should be able to teach your kids on how to save money and understand how the…
Enjoying the magic of Christmas – autism style
By Liz Becker As Christmas approaches I can’t help but reflect on the years past and how my son Matt has changed in his own way to embrace the spirit of the season. Matt is almost 26 years old, so there’s plenty to reflect upon. As I thought about all of our unique experiences I…
15 More Days Until Christmas……
Good Morning Everyone, It has been a minute since I posted on my website/blog but life can get hectic sometimes, especially during the holidays. So stay tuned for fun recipes having to do with the holidays, simple to create, and most anyone can do with maybe a little help. I will be back soon in…
Oops…They Did It Again!
Every single year we discuss accommodations for our son because it is a brand new IEP team and they are getting to know us, as well as our son. Some teachers remember him but others, not so much. Remember when I said that the school district got rid of the special needs autistic classroom this…
How Do You Challenge Your Point of View?
How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? By Zoe Routh What do you know about autism? Depending on your experience, either a lot or a little. It turns out I know very little. I sat in the audience of a recent event listening to a person…
First Day of School is Wednesday…fingers crossed
We finally were able to get our son’s schedule worked out before the first day of school. I am staying up into the wee hours of the night making sure his schedule is laminated onto his binder and everything is just right….only to realize right before dinner that I forgot to include lunch time on…
Last year in Middle School
It is our son’s last year in middle school and he is already stressed out because of all the changes, but we continue to be hopeful. We have a plan in place to make sure the educational pathways for our autistic son remain on the straight and narrow and that it is the right path….
Summer 2019: Changes are Coming
Good Evening, I am about to start dinner and thought about all the changes coming up this summer. Our oldest will be a senior in high school and our youngest autistic son is entering eighth grade. We are excited about these new chapters in our kids’ lives and also about some other changes to his…
Today was a good Day…sort of
My autistic son had a bad day yesterday and it was all because someone did not do their job right. When you tell an autistic individual about how to do an assignment make sure you give them proper directions, so that they are clear on what needs to be done. You would think that after…
Autism and Marriage
Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation, but when you have an autistic child. , the statistics are even higher. No matter how unconditional you both love your special needs child or children, autism is challenging! This puts strain on any marriage and is…
Happy New Year 2019!
Happy New Year 2019! I can’t wait for what this year has in store for our family, my blog and more. We are in transition and looking to achieve various goals for our family. Do you have any goals that you would like to achieve in this New Year 2019? Comment Below.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello:-) I hope that you and your family have the happiest of Holidays with your loved ones and eat lots of turkey and stuffing:-)
