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Posts about the autism spectrum, whether my son falls on it or not. Posts about speech and language delay. ASD in general. Special needs.

We’re embarking on the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) method of potty training.  It’s been successful in helping children with developmental delays and autism learn to use the toilet.  Because the ABA language therapy is working so well for Tucker, we’re hoping this does, too.  We began the journey today, and plan to see it though […]

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I’ve read a lot of tweets and posts that hope that 2013 is better than 2012.  I guess I hope that, too.  But at the same time, I’m really thankful for 2012.  Prior to this past year, we were able to remain in the land of denial regarding Tucker.  His problems, his speech delay, and […]

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We’re back!  Oh dear blog, I missed you! The flight to Denver was perfect.  Tucker was perfect.  It seems dumb now that I was so worried about him behaving well on the flight.  He blew us away with his coping skills and overall excitement at seeing planes, riding in planes and being an awesome kid.  […]

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Somebody I used to work with messaged me on Facebook to ask how my son is doing.  She’s never met him.  Normally, in a situation like this, I just type “Great!  He’s adorable! How are you?” and move on.  But I also used to work with her cousin. I saw him recently, and he knows […]

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Sometimes, I get sad and cry for no reason. This morning, after dropping Tucker off at school, I stopped by the grocery store to stock up on chicken fingers since that’s one of the 11 foods he’ll actually eat. As I was walking back to the car, I almost started crying in the parking lot. […]

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There are days when trolling other people’s blogs inspires and motivates me.  There are other days when it leaves me frustrated that I’m not a part of an awesome, supportive community.  Like, the autism community.  To be perfectly clear, I am relieved beyond measure that Tucker’s developmental pediatrician doesn’t think he’s autistic. But. As my […]

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