Happy New Year, Everyone!You, my Dear Readers, have chosen the content of my first post of the year. Here are the top five posts from 2023, according to your view numbers. #5: Autism Services in Saskatchewan Canada This post, right here. This is why I blog. I've always had a desire to help people. To … Continue reading Top 5 | 2023
Follow-Up: ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
I want to thank you all for the lovely comments after last week’s post. I appreciate everyone who reached out. The story I tell in this poem is based in part on my own family’s experience, and in part on so many other experiences that get shared this time of year. My heart breaks with … Continue reading Follow-Up: ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before an Autism ChristmasWritten by Ashley LilleyBased on the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the houseEvery creature was stirring, from toddler to spouse;The stockings were not hung by the chimney with care,(Because a certain child could find them there.) No one was yet … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
An Honest Mom’s Voicemail Message
Hello, you’ve reached the voicemail of Mom. I’m sorry I missed your call.I opened my toddler’s bedroom door this morning and saw white carpet. The carpet in his room is not usually white. When my eyes adjusted to the whiteness, I finally spotted an empty can of white diaper cream beside a naked kid, also … Continue reading An Honest Mom’s Voicemail Message
All My Stripes
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
Ashley Lilley 