Joysautismblog
I am a mother of four children and I write about parenting and autism. My son, Adrian, was diagnosed with classic autism in April 2006. I love connecting with parents and professionals who work with and love people with autism. I write on my blog at http://www.joysautismblog.com
MY BLOGS
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Joy's Autism Blog
http://www.joysautismblog.com/
I'm a mother of four and I journal about parenting and autism. I write about autism experience, autism facts, and I connect with parents and professionals who deal with autism.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 148 )
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Lincoln’s Hearing Test (Yeah Another One)
Lincoln went to an ENT this morning to check the hearing out. I thought they may have other tricks up their sleeve then the AEA had…well they didn’t. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2011 HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Good Old Family Update
Firstly, I know I haven’t been on here too much because life is crazy busy with our move. My plan is to recommit to daily blogging in mid September when we are... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Cheese!
I usually buy smaller packs of cheese because the boys around here have the bad habit of sneaking in the fridge and getting cheese when I’m not looking. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Talked to the Doc
I’m feeling some serious cold feet about this whole moving thing. I’m trying to shove that aside because I have too much to do to freak out about this too much. Read more
Posted on 29 June 2011 HEALTH -
Glad to Be Home
We left town on Thursday morning before 4AM to start our trip to find a house-we got home last night (Saturday) after 5. It’s about a 5 1/2 hour drive and the... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lincoln’s Follow Up Hearing Test
Click here to read about his first hearing test We had a follow up hearing test this morning. She did get one tester in his ear today that (I think) measures th... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2011 HEALTH -
Happy Father’s Day
I hope all you Dads have a great day. My husband is an awesome Dad. I am so extremely blessed to have him and so are our kids. Sanura, You are most like your... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2011 FAMILY -
The Million Dollar Gummy Worm
This is a little story about Adrian but I have to mention that Lincoln says “worm” so cute, he says “WOOM!” “WOOM!” and every time it rains he looks for worms o... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Sorry Adrian!
I like to go out with just my daughters sometimes and window shop. It’s relaxing, they aren’t in a hurry and we just wander and look. Read more
Posted on 10 June 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Lincoln’s IEP
I went to Lincoln’s IEP this afternoon and it was comfortable and went well. I knew everyone there…between Adrian and Lincoln I know quite a few people so it wa... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Fragile X Results & Other Stuff
So I got a call from the nurse yesterday morning. Our test results from Sanura and Adrian’s blood work came back from the Fragile X testing and our kids do not... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Autism Walk and Other Stuff
We did the autism walk on Saturday. There was a threat of rain and we saw lightning and heard thunder in the distance but we didn’t get rained on so that was... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Morning Already?
It’s 3AM I must be lonely…. Does anyone remember that Matchbox 20 song that I wore out a cassette tape playing? Yes a cassette tape kids, they used to put... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2011 PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Little Intentional Break
I had made the commitment to try to write on my blog daily and recently decided to take a little break. I think it kind of goes with my mood and things have bee... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
2 Scarves Down
I finished up two scarves for the Special Olympics Scarf Project and I wanted to share them with you: I’m not sure how many I want to make for certain yet but... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Another Saturday, Another Day at the Park
I take my kids to the park almost every weekend because #1 it’s free, #2 it gets the house quiet for my hubby because weekends are not his days off, #3 it... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Fine Motor Activities for Young Children
As I’ve said before, Nevaeh has some issues with fine motor skills. She fist grips her pencil and has trouble with a few other fine motor activities. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
A New Day
I woke up feeling much more positive and motivated today. I hope it sticks around. I’ve just been browsing around a little bit on the internet before I finish... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 PSYCHOLOGY -
Fragile X
If you don’t know what Fragile X is then you can read about it here. It was recommended by various doctors to get Adrian tested for this. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Happy 5th Birthday Nevaeh
My precious Nevaeh is 5 years old today. I’m so blessed to have her. She is a very special girl. Sweet from day one: Still sweet Read more
Posted on 25 May 2011 DIARIES