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 …
This Earth Day and Arbor Day, Some Rambling Thoughts
Back in early elementary school, we learned about Arbor Day, which it turns out is older than Earth Day (1872 vs 1970). It’s one of my earliest memories of school, and I honestly can’t say why this one resonated at such a young age. Growing up in the South and spending April outdoors meant hay fever and bee stings for …
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 …
Going to Southeast Psych March 4th!
Southeast Psych is a really awesome Aspie haven. Just walk in there, look around and you’ll know you are surrounded by people who “get” Aspies. I’m honored to be a guest there this Saturday, March 4, 2017 at one of their Aspie Parent Support Groups. I’ll talk a bit about what’s been going on with us, but I am especially …