Full Spectrum - Supporting Families Of Loved Ones With Autism

Your special needs child doesn’t magically “fly the coup” upon graduation, and we continue to parent our adult children in ways we did not foresee.

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Adrenal fatigue and burnout are just some of the symptoms of “being a hero.” Putting your own oxygen mask on yourself before assisting others is the only way to avoid it.

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Most people don’t have a frame work for what you do every day as a care provider or parents with a child with autism or related condition. This is why it’s our job to manage our expectations, and connect with each other!

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Why “random” acts of kindness have the power to change a tired mom’s day.

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Do you know your threshold? Know what to do BEFORE your blood pressure rises and you start to loose your cool. It required getting to know yourself a bit better in order to assure that others aren’t effected.

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We don’t like to talk about this because it tends to add even more guilt to our already full plate – but we must do our best to mitigate the “blues” as the holidays approach.

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Yep – I’m going to suggest here the unthinkable…but it may make for one of the best holidays you’ve had with and for your loved one with Autism.

Travel is stressful enough, let’s do our best to organize and minimize the things we can’t control, by setting ourselves and our loved ones up for success with the things we CAN control.

Life looks different for families like ours. Travel means jumping hurdles and avoiding vulnerability, and this one things must change in order for us to be able to do that.

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We feel pain when we see the “distance” between where we are now, and where we imagine we want to be in this journey. These quick examples of my life are the experiences that solidify that even the things that seem “small” are stepping stones along the way and they all equal progress. Don’t forget to celebrate the “small” stuff – because it’s the fuel you need to continue to grow, and support your loved one in their growth and development!

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