MomDad, did you see that? That… thing. Tweet, pic, snap, story… whatever it was. Did you SEE it? Did you see it through the eyes of your child 20 years from now? Yes, we live in a world where everything we do, say – even think – is shared with the world. At least it seems that way much of …
Living Authentically
As I mentioned in another post, one of my favorite things about being an author is meeting incredible people who make this journey worthwhile. I keep (albeit loosely) in touch with one of these amazing humans on social media. Not too long ago she posted something that truly made my heart sing – for her. She posted how she is …
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! Whether you are celebrating Christmas, celebrated Hanukkah, or are looking forward to the Winter Solstice, I hope all is merry and bright for you this December! This post is short and to the point, as most of us tend to be swamped right now! I’ve done a longer video on today’s topic for those interested and I’ll post …
How to Choose a Planner for 2019! (Aspie, SPD focus)
Are you in the process of looking for the “right” planner for next year? Are you unsure which type is best for you? Or not even sure where to start? In this post we’ll go over a few planners I’m using and talk about pros and cons of each. And, of course, we’ll talk with Asperger’s in mind, but this …
Questions to Ask the Summer before Heading off to College
Are you heading to college this fall for the first time? Or are you a parent of a student scrambling for tips, looking for a few ideas to help your teen be ready for the big moment? The more you (or your teen!) are prepared to live independently, the better off you’ll be. With that in mind, here are several …
Parenting is Hard (Graduation Ramblings)
In a few short weeks our daughter graduates from college. There are details to shore up, reservations to check, and a mound of packing none of us want to even think about after four years living on campus. Somewhere along the line we had this vision that once college graduation day came around, she’d also graduate into full adulthood and …
AspieCon 2018 Review and Recap
AspieCon 2018 was a blast! This year my husband came and it didn’t take long for him to drop his guard and be himself. That’s one of the things I love about going to AspieCon; all who go can truly be who they are, Aspies or not. In fact one thing I love about AspieCon is being surrounded by truly …
Baseball, Autism, and Cam’s Clubhouse: A Revolutionary Turn in Family Friendly Sporting Events
Our family has been living life on the Autism Spectrum for around two decades now. During this time much of the landscape has changed. “Awareness” and “acceptance” have become buzzwords, while what so many of us prefer is understanding for who we are and how we process this thing we all call life. Autism is not a trend; it’s part …
Part 4: What to Expect Once Onboard! Going on a Disney Cruise with Asperger’s
Getting the Lay of the Land Ship! Exciting about being onboard and ready to have some fun?! Or are you feeling overwhelmed, not knowing what to do first or how things work? Let’s chat! Probably one of the best things to start with is to take some time to familiarize yourself with the ship. Taking the time to do this …
AspieCon 2018!
Are you ready for AspieCon? Need more information about it? You’re in the right place! Last year’s AspieCon was a blast, and I’m sure this one will be even better! Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kelley Bolton, a clinician at Southeast Psych about AspieCon 2018. Here’s our conversation: The Interview Julie: Hi Dr. Bolton, thank you for …