by Leigh | Apr 6, 2017 | About Autism Spectrum Disorder, About LU2P, Family Dynamics, Family Resources, Home & Family, Living on the Spectrum, Parenting on the Spectrum, Relationships, Stories of Hope
LOVEU2PIECES·THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 April is Autism Awareness Month. While the month is generally focused on raising awareness and funds in support of these families, it can be an emotional time for those who are living the ASD journey. When a fellow Mom on this path...
by Leigh | Jan 5, 2017 | About Autism Spectrum Disorder, About LU2P, Family Dynamics, Family Resources, Home & Family, Living on the Spectrum, Parenting on the Spectrum, Relationships, Uncategorized
A diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder can bring with it many challenges, not only for the individual, but also for the family members. Building and supporting communication skills through our LoveU2Pieces Social Connections Program is one way to move toward...
by Leigh | Feb 23, 2016 | About Autism Spectrum Disorder, Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Living on the Spectrum, Parenting on the Spectrum, Relationships, Stories of Hope, Uncategorized
It’s amazing when you are in the midst of a struggle and another person just seems to appear in your path at the perfect time. You know the feeling… when you are maybe a little bit down, feeling like more things have gone “wrong” than...
by Leigh | Apr 29, 2013 | About LU2P, Family Dynamics, Family Resources, Home & Family, Just for Moms, Living on the Spectrum, Parenting on the Spectrum, Relationships
res·pite [res-pit] Noun: A delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief Verb: To relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from No matter how you say it –...
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...