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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.

Tucker’s developed bronchitis.  He received two steroid shots yesterday which helped with his cough.  As we had to go to an office with Saturday hours, he didn’t see the doctor that he usually does and she suggested antibiotics, which I refused.  From what I understand, bronchitis is usually viral, and antibiotics don’t help.  Tucker’s never […]

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I kept Tucker home from school again today.  Not only did he puke in my hands last night, but he was massively sleeping when it was time to get up.  I didn’t have the heart to wake him.  Upon waking, he seemed fine, but I didn’t want to risk going to our usual haunts as […]

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Being a mother seriously changes us. I’m not talking about the “ooh and ahh” moments. I’m talking about what I did last night without even thinking about it. If you read Tuesday’s post, you know that Tucker is sick. He seemed better last night. He wanted to play, run a bit and helped me set […]

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Remember when I told you about Tucker’s really bizarre habit of biting inflatable toys?  I’m sad to report that yet another bit the dust. While at a fall festival yesterday, Tucker tested his strength by whacking a gong thing. He won (everybody wins, but he doesn’t realize this and I’m not about to burst his […]

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Call the bad parenting authorities.  I didn’t make Tucker brush his teeth for two nights in a row.  I know it’s disgraceful, and I’m an asshole* for not making it happen. Here’s the thing.  Tucker hates having his teeth brushed.  He really, truly hates it.  He fights us, he gags, he clamps his jaws shut, […]

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Perhaps one of the biggest rewards a parent receives from a toddler is seeing his smile and witnessing him experience a truly liminal moment.  A moment when he’s completely fulfilled through climbing, building, digging, pouring or running. When time briefly stands still. Being a witness to this perfect peace makes me realize that Tucker has […]

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