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First Dentist Appointment! | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. July 7, 2015. July 7, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. Today was Makenzie’s first dentist appointment. I have dreaded this for years, even before we knew she was autistic. Dentists are kind of scary. Their tools make loud noises. It’s uncomfortable to sit with your mouth open. As you are sitting uncomfortable with your mouth open, someone always wants to ask you questions. With young children, this seems to be a recipe for disaster. Maybe I should cancel? We ran to the car, ...
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Busy, Busy, Busy! | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Busy, Busy, Busy! August 19, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. 8221; Once again, I received an instant reply. “Yes. I was just down there to check on her. She’s playing with the dollhouse. She even went to the potty.”. I overreacted. Anyone who knows me is not surprised by that. I am a worrier. When we picked her up that night, my husband and I both went together. We carried her out of there kicked and screaming, “I stay at school! A Change is Gon’ Come →. Way to go Mak!
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Pencils and Spreadsheets and Cardigans, Oh My! | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Pencils and Spreadsheets and Cardigans, Oh My! July 31, 2015. July 31, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. I’ve been working in my classroom A LOT lately. Time flies, and before you know it I will have 120 student sitting in that room each day. So far, I have spent at least 60 hours working to unpack my room, decorate, and get ready for the school year. I will work on it every day from now until Open House. Autism. I would want other teachers to invest in my child like she ...
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On the Road with Autism (Branson, Missouri) | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. On the Road with Autism (Branson, Missouri). July 3, 2015. July 3, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. Anyone who has dealt with autism knows that it can make navigating a “typical” world seem very daunting. One area that we struggle with is traveling. While our family enjoys traveling, it is such a headache to find autism friendly activities and accommodations. I spend. Today’s Travel Destination: Castle Rock Resort and Water Park, Branson, Missouri. In the morning light we no...
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Mom Confession: I hate the park. | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Mom Confession: I hate the park. July 5, 2015. July 5, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. Two and a half years ago we moved to a rural area in central Missouri. We moved here as a part of a job transfer and we literally had never even been to the town before (with the exception of my husband who had stopped at the local Steak N Shake ONCE years before on his way to the airport). Allow me to elaborate. Play day with daddy! 8220;I don’t go home! Fast forward to today:. 8221; I m...
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First Dentist Appointment! | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. July 7, 2015. July 7, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. Today was Makenzie’s first dentist appointment. I have dreaded this for years, even before we knew she was autistic. Dentists are kind of scary. Their tools make loud noises. It’s uncomfortable to sit with your mouth open. As you are sitting uncomfortable with your mouth open, someone always wants to ask you questions. With young children, this seems to be a recipe for disaster. Maybe I should cancel? We ran to the car, ...
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Busy, Busy, Busy! | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Busy, Busy, Busy! August 19, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. 8221; Once again, I received an instant reply. “Yes. I was just down there to check on her. She’s playing with the dollhouse. She even went to the potty.”. I overreacted. Anyone who knows me is not surprised by that. I am a worrier. When we picked her up that night, my husband and I both went together. We carried her out of there kicked and screaming, “I stay at school! A Change is Gon’ Come →. Way to go Mak!
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June | 2015 | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Top 6 Most Hilarious Things About Being An Autism Parent. June 28, 2015. June 28, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. That last post was long and heavy so now I present you with:. The Top 6 Most Hilarious Things About Being An Autism Parent. Well, we are quirky around here so why do things ordinary? This is my personal list of course, yours might be better. Have something that beats out my list? Share it in the comments! 4 Her Free Spirit. Put our two year old on a sled and sen...
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Our Life on the Spectrum | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Author: Our Life on the Spectrum. December 15, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. I grew up in a tiny lake town in Southwest Missouri. It’s such a small town that we do not have a high school (only k-8) or even a stop light. We had about 3 restaurants and 3 gas stations. Don’t forget Jug N Plug-for all your beer and tackle needs! In September, my husband decided to step down from his stressful job as a retail store manager. He would still be with the same company but in an...
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August | 2015 | ourlifeonthespectrum
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Raising a Toddler With Autism. Busy, Busy, Busy! August 19, 2015. Our Life on the Spectrum. 8221; Once again, I received an instant reply. “Yes. I was just down there to check on her. She’s playing with the dollhouse. She even went to the potty.”. I overreacted. Anyone who knows me is not surprised by that. I am a worrier. When we picked her up that night, my husband and I both went together. We carried her out of there kicked and screaming, “I stay at school! A Change is Gon’ Come. Busy, Busy, Busy!