Although I have been a teacher for many years now and have a few special education courses under my belt, I truly believe NOTHING prepares you more than “hands on” experience. I have been receiving that hands on experience for eleven years now and would not have it any other way. This direct experience in […]
How Hard Is It To Raise A Kid With ASD?
I attended a children’s party with my youngest and I had such a great chat with an older woman whose grandson was diagnosed with Asperger’s. As we got to talking and I shared my own blessing of a son with Asperger’s, she said, “That must be so hard!” I didn’t know her, again we had […]
My Son with Aspergers Doesn’t Want Recognition
My son will be recognized with another award at the end of this week and again he refuses to be publicly acknowledged for what he’s achieved. Yes, it’s true! Many see me celebrate him on my various social media platforms but what many don’t know is that is the end of it for him. To actually […]
3 Ways I Found Support With ADHD & Aspergers
When my son was diagnosed with ADHD and a “mild case of Aspergers” back in 2010, I had my suspicions already. I had the info already and seriously, I was the one who diagnosed him BUT I had NO WHERE to turn after getting confirmation. After tests had been done, I felt like I didn’t […]
The Book That Will Help Me Tell My Son He Has Asperger’s
As I think back about when my first born was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome I wanted answers and I wanted to understand him better. I also contemplated talking to him about it and looked for books that could help me in that department. I knew how to explain it to others if I wanted to […]