Topics we’ll cover: The new October 2023 study The latest autism research study found that 37% of children with autism lost their diagnosis! Wow! That’s profound, right? Let’s learn the science in this study. Losing the autism diagnosis is a controversial topic. Please note, that I am not expressing any opinions here. I’m guiding you […]
Topics we’ll cover: Spelling to Communicate – New Research What does this card in the video below symbolize? Freedom!! Looks like a simple piece of paper right? It is so much more. This is what is used by people who communicate through something called spelling to communicate but many times it’s abbreviated as S2C. A […]
Scientists don’t have all the answers all the time. Our bodies are so complex that it’s a fallacy to think that we know how our bodies fully operate. We don’t. And when we have wrong information, we can make really bad decisions because we didn’t understand the entire situation. This is happening in the scientific […]
Yes, even if speaking is an issue, your child can still learn to read! Let me go over the basic steps in learning to read. Pre-Reading Skills You have pre-reading skills and that’s awareness of print words. Most children with autism have this in great strength. This is when your child knows what brand of […]
Ever go to a party and see other children, then get mad that your child seems like they’re so behind? It doesn’t stop there, right? Then you start thinking about the next decade or two, projecting more difficulty into the future. And then depression sets in – anger, despair, exhaustion, frustration right? Let me share […]
Topics we’ll cover: What Does Stimming Mean? What does it mean when an autistic child is stimming? Stimming is a great way to connect with your child. Sometimes it can be frustrating or even embarrassing. Stimming is behavior. Think of it as communication. Stimming is a shortened way of saying Self-Stimulatory Behavior. Many times what […]
It’s book club time. Thank you for voting on the book. If you’re on my email list, you get to vote on what books I read and summarize for you in these videos. This month, the book is A Long Walk Down a Winding Road, written by Sam Farmer. Now, I spoke with Sam Farmer […]
It’s opt or drop time. I have to tell you, I have been dreading making this post for a couple of days now. The product today is from BioRay, from their Rayz collection, and it’s called Life is Peachy. First impressions I’ve got to say this box looks fantastic. It looks yummy, appealing, and very […]
This post is going to be very different. I’m actually on location. I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I’m at the MAPS conference, 2024. MAPS is the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. Why is MAPS important? You may be wondering, why is this conference a big deal. Why would I actually travel to this? […]
A parent left a comment on one of my other fish oil videos, and they asked me to review OmegaGenics Neuro 1000. These are different than the other fish oils I reviewed and a bit more advanced. There’s lots of fish oil on the market. Before taking any supplements, it’s important to know what you […]
That’s the size of your typical fish oil pill. It’s really nutritious, and for some kids, fish oil is essential for their health. How are you going to get this to be taken by them? Let’s talk fish oil Fish oil is beneficial for many of those with autism. But these fish oil pills are […]
It’s Book Club time. All right, the book that everyone voted on is Spectacular Bonds: Reaching the Child with Autism. It’s written by three people, and it’s a very interesting mix. It gives a perspective from You get some really good perspectives in one book. For whom is this book? In the introduction of the […]
These fish oil gummies are to be used only under medical supervision. Whoa. Why are these things so powerful? Let’s talk fish oil, but crazy strong fish oil. Equazen and ADHD Equazen Pro is a medical food to address fatty acid deficiencies. It addresses fatty acid deficiencies, common in people with ADHD and some related […]
Which one is healthier for you? Nordic Natural’s Fish Oil Gummies or MrBeast Gummies? You will be surprised, or will you? Nordic Naturals Fish Oil Gummies What do they look like? I will tell you these are in a childproof container, and it’s really, really hard to open. I was struggling with it. That means […]
As an autism mom, everyone says you need to take care of yourself first, fill your own cup first, work on your stress levels. And I have no clue how to do that. One parent left this amazing quote on one of my videos and asked me to get into the topic of beginning to […]
Does your child ever get caught in a loop? Do they continue something past the point where it seems acceptable? Then it might be that your child with autism is perseverating. What is perseveration in autism? Perseveration is the uncontrolled repetition or continuation of something in the absence of any reason for those thoughts or […]
