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Something didn't quite sit right with me, as I looked over the evaluation. The subscores for socialization and stereotypical behavior were of no concern. I glanced down at the subscore for communication. It was a score of borderline concern at best. "This score doesn't reflect autism to me. Could I have a copy of this screening to show … [Read more...]
Yes, Monkey. Not Moose. Monkey. My youngest. The boy who I have been combing over searching for Signs of Anything Amiss since the day Moose was diagnosed with autism. All moms with kids on the spectrum get this. We are on Red Alert for every child we come in contact with. Our friends' kids. The random kid in line at Whole Foods. The autism … [Read more...]
Hello and Happy Father's Day to you! Welcome back to the second edition of Our Sunday Best. Each week Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs and I will be hosting a link party on Sundays. In addition to being featured here...we will also be pinning these featured ideas to our collaborative "Our Sunday Best features" board. You can follow … [Read more...]
Hello and happy weekend to you! Each week Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs and I will be hosting a link party on Sundays. Here's our features from last week's premiere of the Our Sunday Best link party. Each Saturday, we will showcase our features. In addition to being featured here...we will also be pinning these featured ideas to … [Read more...]
I remember being incredibly intimidated by freezer paper stenciling, fearing that I would start the fabric on fire. Here's a simple tutorial on freezer paper stenciling. Never fear. It's so easy. You can use this method to pseudo-screen print tees, pillows, onesies, or dishtowels. Imagine the possibilities for holiday … [Read more...]
One thing I've learned from blogging in the past three years, is that you can DIY almost anything. I'm sure you've seen darling cabochons jewelry like this: Yes, I made her. And many of her sisters. These lil' rings can take an ordinary weekday outfit up a notch. also *your hands *an oven preheated to 275F *a cheap cookie … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Now that my little blogging sabbatical is over, I'm excited to announce a new link party that I am co-hosting with the lovely Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs. Jo-Anna and I go "way back" in blogging years, and if you don't know her blog, I know you will adore her recipes and work. We began around the same time, and now … [Read more...]
Gluten-free and breakfast in my experiences, are often antonyms. Chicago boasts some of the most incredible breakfast and brunch spots in the country, but the vast majority of them don't have gluten-free options for me and the kids. There's a crepe place downtown on Clark Street that has some of the most mouth-watering looking crepes I've seen. … [Read more...]
It happened somehow, between the sleepless nights spent scouring google for answers, between the birthdays, the holidays, and the relentless pick-up and drop-off between therapy and preschool-the boys are babies no longer. I'm not sure, what happened to that time, to the days gone by. But there are a few fossils, if you will, … [Read more...]
So, you tuck your kid in a night. Their head smells sweet of a warm bath and bedtime stories. You kiss their forehead, and say, I love you. Most autism parents, hear nothing in return. Just the silence that slices their hearts, confirms their deepest worries. But tonight. What every naysayer said would never happen; The … [Read more...]
