Helping Moms Raise Kids With Special Needs
Hi friends! It’s been forever since I wrote, but I could not help myself. I am so excited to share with you that I just published a new book entitled, “A Blueprint for Hope: Raising Your Child Alongside Jesus.” This is a book meant to help and guide moms raising a child on the autism spectrum. One of the biggest things we can understand as
Thanks to Responsival for our partnership on this post. It’s not easy raising a child on the autism spectrum. You have to take many precautions. You make sure you have good health insurance and, often, life insurance with no medical exam, because who has time for more appointments? You need to work on financial security to help provide for your child’s future living costs. You
Raising a child on the autism spectrum is no easy feat but after more than a decade in, I’ve learned a few things out in the world that has made me a better mother and with that, hopefully, given my daughter a better future. And as a huge fan of “The Mandolorian,” I couldn’t help but notice that there are some real truths to be
So I thought I would pop in quick for an update about our struggles treating our child who is on the autism spectrum. Since she hit puberty about 2.5 years ago, we’ve struggled with regressions and physical issues, on top of what we’d already been having problems with. Predominantly, she has been suffering with terrible gut health issues common in autism. To date, we had
Where I live, we don’t get tornados, hurricanes or earthquakes – or if we do, they are a mere inconvenience. While flooding is a big concern in this area, our home is not in a danger zone. While that is, of course, a blessing to my family, it also means that disaster planning is not something we often think about. Emergency preparedness for persons with
If you’ve raised or cared for a child on the autism spectrum, you may have had your share of dealing with autism and bathroom issues such as incontinence and other toileting issues. The causes are diverse and complicated, many of them predicated on problematic gut issues and/or psychological issues. Please note: this post is a paid collaboration with Aeroflow UROLOGY. But this is no reason
Welcome to my new series, Autism Solutions! In this section, I’ll review a product, intervention, or other helpful tools that can aid a child or youth on the autism spectrum. If you are in need of useful tools, tech or toys for your child, this series can help you with advice like my autism safety product guide. This week, I’m taking a look at weighted
In the news this week: a new mouse study supports the long-suspected link between autism and gut health. To quote Science Blog, “Now, using mouse models, Caltech researchers have discovered that gut bacteria directly contribute to autism-like behaviors in mice.” People with ASD have different gut bacteria than those without. Some scientists suggested that the bacteria may be passed down from the mother. Also from
Raising kids who on are the autism spectrum, have speech delays and are nonverbal, or have severe learning and/or developmental disabilities can be a challenge. As parents, we constantly worry about their safety. Will they wander? Will they hurt themselves if we get distracted? Is my child safe at school? We need products, services, and tools that can provide safety for a child on the
One thing most parents raising a child on the autism spectrum have in common is dealing with an autism meltdown. If your child struggles with change or transitions, a meltdown is their way of dealing with the stress, fear, anxiety, and frustration caused by unwanted change. If you’ve struggled to cope with this particular issue, read on — help is here! What’s Happening During A Meltdown?
