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Santa’s Little Helpers

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Brittany

This Christmas, I encourage you and your family to give back.

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Holidays As a Special Needs Family | Chicken Nugs and Mama Hugs

Holidays As A Special Needs Family

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Brittany

Holidays with a special needs family member adds a whole different level to preparing for and celebrating holidays.

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Put a Label On It

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Brittany

It’s been nine years since we got the label of “autism family”, and it’s one we wear proudly.

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The Queen

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by Brittany

Being a parent is hard, and watching your child struggle is even harder, but I’m happy to see the happy glow radiating from my baby girl’s smile these days!

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Will He Always Have Autism?

Posted on October 18, 2023October 27, 2023 by Brittany

I got asked recently if Sawyer would always have autism. The short answer is yes.

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The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Brittany

Today was a bad day, and something happened that I’ve prayed would never happen: Sawyer hit someone.

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Death, Loss, and Traditions

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Brittany

Sawyer has been talking a lot about his Mamaw and Papaw lately. 

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Young Sheldon | Chicken Nugs and Mama Hugs

Young Sheldon

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Brittany

I got one of the most fabulous phone calls a parent can get today.

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Atypical | Chicken Nugs and Mama Hugs

Atypical

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Brittany

If you haven’t heard of or seen “Atypical”, I highly encourage you to check it out!

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Irrational Fears and Autism | Chicken Nugs and Mama Hugs

Irrational Fears and Autism

Posted on August 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by Brittany

Because a lot of people with #autism have heightened senses, things that may be a little jolting for a neurotypical person could be downright traumatizing for someone on the spectrum.

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About The Mama

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.

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Special Olympics Missouri is an organization that is near and dear to our hearts. Sawyer absolutely loves competing in the Special Olympics, and our whole family loves to go cheer him on and support all the other athletes, too. We would like to use this space to help raise money for Special Olympics Missouri! If you would like to make a donation, simply click the logo below to visit the donation site:
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