Category Archives: Been There Do That

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you have locks on your doors to lock your child INSIDE your house.” NOTE: We have really not discussed this VERY REAL issue that autism parents deal with. If you need … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you have PECS cards on the walls instead of posters.” (Picture Exchange Communication System for nonverbal people) Do That! Winter? Shovel someone’s sidewalk. Summer? Mow a lawn. You get the idea! … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when u feel horrible about not giving enough attention to your neurotypical ['normal'] children.” Do That! Handicapped parking spots and the neighboring diagonal lines are there for a reason. Don’t park in … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you know where to find the cheapest chewy sticks.” Do That! Autism therapies and treatments are expensive. Host a garage sale and give a local family the proceeds! People are more … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you know what the words stimming, echolalia and scripting mean.” [and you know what your child means when they use these things!] Do That! This is a tip left early on … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you want TWO padded rooms–one for your child’s crashing sensory needs, and one for you!” Do That! A suggestion from Facebook: “Don’t tell someone else how to parent their child. More … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you think VERY CAREFULLY before turning left or right out of your driveway, because one of those ways is the ‘dangerous’ way to town, and for the life of you, you … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when you automatically avoid busy or noisy places, even when your child isn’t with you.” Do That! Send an “I’m thinking of you” note. If you are new to Autism Awareness month … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when grocery shopping by yourself becomes an outing and something you look forward to.” Do That! Give a $5 gift card to a local coffee shop, ice cream parlor, or a movie … Continue reading →

Been There! “You know you’re an autism parent when things that have been ‘in the family’ for decades don’t survive your child.” Do That! Find out a family’s favorite meal and take it over to them or ask what their … Continue reading →