by Leigh | Feb 13, 2012 | About Autism Spectrum Disorder, Family Dynamics, Family Resources, Home & Family, Living on the Spectrum, Parenting on the Spectrum, Stories of Hope
It’s an all-too familiar scenario: Family welcomes new baby into the household Baby grows well physically, mentally and emotionally Baby turns into a happy, loving toddler And then, something happens. That “something” is a diagnosis of autism. Then, the world as the...
by Leigh | Feb 9, 2012 | Just for Moms
self-care n. The care of oneself without medical, professional, or other assistance or oversight. Moms are marvelous jugglers. We raise families, hold full-time jobs or run our own businesses, manage our homes, volunteer, act as chauffeur to our...
by Leigh | Feb 7, 2012 | About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism. For many, this word conjures up images of children either completely out of control or so withdrawn they can barely function. But these images are extreme examples of autism – a complex disorder than manifests in a variety of ways and at different ages. In its...
by Leigh | Feb 5, 2012 | Relationships
Caring for a child on the autism spectrum is challenging for even the most loving and committed couples. The constant stress, unexpected financial pressures, lack of downtime and exhaustion can test relationships on all levels. Finding time to be a couple, versus...
by Leigh | Feb 2, 2012 | Living on the Spectrum, Parenting on the Spectrum
Has something ever happened to you where you just wanted to hit something or scream at the top of your lungs? Have you ever had so much energy that you just had to run it off or do something else physical so you could relax? If you can recall a few times these things...
