We’ve learned a lot in the 20+ years since we got our first diagnosis. We’re putting the tips we’ve learned here, so you can learn faster and easier. While not every tip will work for you, it is our sincere hope that many, if not most, will work, and make your life easier, day by day.
Dollywood’s newest attraction NightFlight Expedition opens August 19, 2026 at noon. My kids and I were fortunate to ride during the Passholder Preview yesterday. NightFlight Expedition is a one-of-a-kind attraction. The ride takes visitors on an adventure flying over the smoky mountains and riding through rapids in search of Secret Lake. The ride is entirely…
If your child is going to be living on their own, they will need to learn how to shop for themself. Frequently, their experiences with shopping as a child is watching mom put the groceries into a cart, scanning items, and putting them away at home. And more and more, I see children focused on…
I saw someone post this recently, and I wanted to share. Developmental Delays are Commas,not Periods. This quote reminds me of my sons… as well as my sister who was an English Teacher. She’d use every excuse she could, to drop a little language knowledge in our laps. My sister would say things like “Commas…
PECS (or Picture Exchange Communication System) is a communication program created in the United States by Dr. Andy Bondy and Lori Frost in 1985. PECS is an alternative communication that allows people with little or no verbal communication abilities to communicate using pictures. Typically, it is started in pre-school and is continued as they get…
Growing up and raising our boys in Florida, I always knew there were a lot of deaths due to drowning with people on the spectrum. I always thought it was because of all the water that can be found in the state. However, according to the National Autism Association, 91% of deaths in autistic children…