I recently discovered a new world. The world of podcasts. Maybe discovered isn’t the right word. I knew they were there, and I even downloaded a couple a few years ago to listen to on a very long road trip. They didn’t really keep my interest though, and that was pretty much my experience with them, until now. One of my … Continue reading
Tag Archives: autism
Navigating Our Way Through Meltdowns and Tantrums
James has never been one to have huge meltdowns or unmanageable tantrums. Believe me, we’re thankful and know that we’re very fortunate. They’ve been happening a little more frequently since we moved. In order to get a handle on this, and to get some insight into how best to help James in all areas of … Continue reading
ASD and the Search for Appropriate Therapy
I know this is long and full of too many facts, but it’s important to me. Thanks for taking a look. Last fall, while James was at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, several of the therapist who were working with him had some concerns that they shared with myself and his doctors. Concerns regarding autism. They … Continue reading
The Arboretum and James’ Sensory Signals
We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather Tuesday, and took a trip to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. RSV season is not officially over yet in Dallas County, but we’re slowly getting back into the real world among other people, and it feels good. The Arboretum is one of those magical places … Continue reading