Tag: Autism Family
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Hugs are sparse. Hugs are a gift.
Both our girls have autism. Each expresses their love differently. Jeanne does not like a lot of physical touch unless she initiates it. I give Jeanne a lot of high fives, arm pats, backrubs, quick touches. Jeanne will occasionally cuddle in my legs if she is exhausted. She prefers if we sit next to her.…
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Seasons, honeymoon, exhaustion.
Special Education services and relationships pause when summer starts. So we enrolled Jeanne in a brand new Autism ABA therapy school. They call it “the honeymoon phase” when a child is on their best behavior in a new environment with one-on-one time with adults. The end of school is exhausting and then you pile on…
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Slowing things down when the world sprints. Success at the Dentist!
Jeanne had her teeth cleaned last week. CUE THE FANFARE! Break out the confetti. She made it through a whole appointment for the first time in nearly 2 years! Smiles in Motion in Chippewa Falls, WI specifically, has been a wonderful partner for Jeanne’s dentistry. Jeanne can let some stress go by playing before and…
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Working toward change even when change is scary.
Maeve’s last day with the Autism and Behavior Center was planned and yet I was a mess. Jeanne also graduated from ABC last summer and I was a mess then too! We never lose our team of psychologists, super therapists, doctors, and caregivers, but I just wish we could be keep everyone we care for…
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