I'm back from my annual family-time blogging break.Here's a little life update of what we've been up to. What We're Doing: Family Vacation We took a family road trip to Drumheller AB and the Royal Tyrell Museum. It was the perfect destination for a family with a 6-year-old and a 9-year-old. There was something there … Continue reading Summer Recap (2023)
When I Grow Up… (UPDATE)
My autistic son has announced a new career aspiration that tells me a lot about him and how he thinks.
The Mental Load of Special Needs Parenting
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about "The Mental Load." That is, the parts of a job that don't get recognized, but are usually more work and stress than the actual job itself. I wanted to introduce this idea to anyone who hasn't heard of it before, because I know--with 100% certainty--that someone you love is carrying a heavy mental burden right now.
Autism & Water Safety
A study in 2020 found that autistic children are three times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. And a study done between 2009 and 2011 found that 91% of autistic child deaths are caused by accidental drowning.
The Eighth Sense
Interoception is often referred to as "the eighth sense."
Ashley Lilley 