Hey and welcome to Chicken Nugs and Mama Hugs !! This site was created out of the desire to spread autism awareness and acceptance through writing about our experiences as an autism family. To learn more about who we are and our story, please visit the About Us page. We’re glad you’re here. ♥
First Day Jitters
Today Sawyer starts his first day of middle school. Most people would probably think "Man, that kid is excited for…
Why I Write
God has used Sawyer to help me be a better mother and person, and I believe it’s part of my…
In The Middle
Sawyer got his middle school schedule today, and tonight we are going to shop online for his school supplies. He…
We Need More Autism Awareness In Schools
As I chatted recently with my sister about the upcoming school year, I thought again about how much I wish…
Choose Your Battles
As parents, we are often told "choose your battles", which is a way of telling us to think about which…
Respect Differences
Sawyer is 11 now, and even though he’s come a very long way, he is still very different from his…
Brittany is a 40-something single mom of three amazing kids (two girls and a boy), one of whom is autistic. She writes as an outlet for her rambling thoughts, and to help spread autism awareness and acceptance.
