Today's review is another children's book, written especially for autistic children. All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism By Shaina Rudolph & Danielle Royer, Illustrated by Jennifer ZivoinChildren's Fiction All My Stripes is about Zane the Zebra, who has a red, zig-zagy autism stripe on his forehead. One day, Zane comes home from … Continue reading All My Stripes
Inclusive Halloween
Yes, I know it's the first week of November, but I couldn't let the opportunity pass to blog about the wonderful party experience my kids and I had this week. https://www.instagram.com/p/CzCam6fPkDZ/ This year, my community threw its first-ever (and first-annual, I'm told) inclusive Halloween event. A large room in the community center was lined on … Continue reading Inclusive Halloween
Blue Pumpkins
It's T Minus 4 Days until Halloween. By now, I'm sure your community is lit up with jack-o-lanterns in almost every colour of the rainbow. Some of these colours are just for fun, but did you know that a few of the colours actually have special meanings? One of these special pumpkin colours is the … Continue reading Blue Pumpkins
Glimmer: Walking Like a Penguin
Today I just want to share a "slice of life" moment.I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about hard things. I choose to, because I know not everyone can. However, I've decided I also need to share some of the joys, delights, and glimmers as well, because this journey as a neurodiversity … Continue reading Glimmer: Walking Like a Penguin
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew (3rd Edition)
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew (THIRD EDITION) by Ellen NotbohmNon-Fiction I remember the day I received my son's diagnosis. Even though it was expected, and I was mentally/emotionally prepared for the news, I still couldn't help feeling overwhelmed by what this new diagnosis meant, and thinking, "So, is there a pamphlet … Continue reading Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew (3rd Edition)
Ashley Lilley 