All Around Autism

Being the mom of three boys is like signing up for a never-ending comedy show where chaos is the main act. You find yourself in a perpetual state of picking up toys, wrestling superheroes, and wondering if the laundry will ever be caught up. It's a unique blend of laughter, mess, and a daily quest for missing socks – because, of course, socks have a mysterious ability to disappear in a house full of boys. Embracing the chaos and finding joy in the unexpected becomes second nature for a mom of three boys. Early on I set expectations when I had 3 children in 4 years... they would be the best of friends and at some point, I would need to learn how to fix holes in the walls. The time finally happened 15 years later when my middle child took a king size mattress and used it as a trampoline. He proceeded to run, spring off the mattress, and use his feet to kick off the wall, and twist and flip to make the landing.... Yep that happened on a regular basis. One day, apparently his foot hit ...

  Nurturing Routine and Predictability: Creating a Visual Itinerary for Traveling with Children with Autism Traveling with children with autism can present unique challenges, and maintaining a sense of routine and predictability becomes paramount for a smooth journey. One effective strategy is to create a visual schedule or itinerary, providing a structured and visual representation of the upcoming activities. This blog post explores the benefits of visual schedules and offers a guide on how to create one for successful travel experiences. Understanding the Importance of Routine Children with autism often thrive on routine, and disruptions can lead to stress and anxiety. Traveling introduces new environments, schedules, and stimuli, making it crucial to bring a familiar routine into the adventure. A visual schedule acts as a reassuring anchor, offering a clear outline of the day's events. The Benefits of Visual Schedules Reducing Anxiety: Visual schedules provide a tangible repres...