Sunshine
A couple of weeks ago, we finally got in to see a child psychologist. She prescribed Zoloft for Sawyer, and it is working wonderfully for him!
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To The Parents Next To Us At Sesame Street Live
To the parents sitting next to us at Sesame Street Live last night… I hope you will talk to your older girls about why it was rude for them to keep staring and shooting snide looks at my son all night.
Autism Is Not A Disease, It’s a Difference
If you haven’t heard RFK Jr’s disgusting comments about autism spectrum disorder by now, you’ve been living under a rock. I have never gotten political on this blog before, and I never intended to. However, with everything going on in the world right now, I cannot stay silent.
God Doesn’t Make Mistakes
Sawyer often tells me he feels like a failure, or that he feels like he’s stupid. He has told me multiple times now that he doesn’t know why he’s even alive. I tell him “God doesn’t make mistakes, and He made you because He thought the world needed one of you.” What I don’t tell Sawyer is that I feel like a failure because I can’t just magically make him feel better.
It’s Not Easy
To all those parents out there struggling to keep going and keep being everyone’s cheerleader while you, yourself, are struggling- I see you.
Every Day is Autism Awareness Day
A single day or month for world autism awareness never feels like enough and sometimes feels a little laughable because every day in our house is autism awareness day. There isn’t a day that goes by that our lives are not affected by autism and its nuances.
The R Word: STOP Calling People Retarded!
In 2025, nobody should be using the r word anymore; it’s NOT ok.
Questioning Why
Last night Sawyer asked me a question I’ve been waiting for since we first told him about his autism diagnosis: ” Momma, why do some kids in a family have autism and some don’t?”
NEW Resources Added!
I have added a few really helpful links to the Resources page for those who may be looking for information about autism, or where to find services or even grants for equipment!
Sharing and Oversharing About Our Life with Autism
I have been asked several times since starting this blog if I am worried that I’m sharing too much about Sawyer, or our life as a family. And honestly, sometimes I do worry about that. But the goal of this blog has and will always be to share our experiences as an autism family as a means of encouraging autism awareness and understanding.
Outgrowing My Lap
Sawyer may be outgrowing my lap, but in my heart he will always be my baby boy.
The Importance of Autism Training for Police Officers
With the rates of autism diagnosis skyrocketing, I feel that autism training should be required for anyone who has to deal with the public, but specially for those in law enforcement.
