1 in 36
Every year, 1 in 36 children in the US is diagnosed with autism. That is wild to me. because when Sawyer was diagnosed in 2015, the statistic was 1 in 52.
Category Family Life
Posts that talk about our general life as a family fall into this category.
Growing Up with Autism
What do you do when your child's body is changing at a faster rate than their mind?
Basketball Season
This week Sawyer started his first season of peewee basketball! I don't care if he sits the bench 90% of the time; seeing how happy he was about those few minutes on the court made him makes it all worth it. ♥
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Family Life
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
With an unexpected move, a family vacation, and Christmas, our little family has had quite the chaotic month!!
Holidays As A Special Needs Family
Holidays with a special needs family member adds a whole different level to preparing for and celebrating holidays.
Put a Label On It
It's been nine years since we got the label of "autism family", and it's one we wear proudly.
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Family Life
The Queen
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!
Will He Always Have Autism?
I got asked recently if Sawyer would always have autism. The short answer is yes.
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Today was a bad day, and something happened that I’ve prayed would never happen: Sawyer hit someone.
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Family Life
Death, Loss, and Traditions
Sawyer has been talking a lot about his Mamaw and Papaw lately.
Irrational Fears and Autism
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.
