This post is inspired by a Twitter conversation I had with two buddies and guests of MHM. We were discussing gluten-free finds, and I mentioned that we were having orange juice pancakes. One of my buddies exclaimed over my ingenuity. I don’t call it ingenuity. I call it desperation (explanation to come). Continue reading
Category Archives: Helping Others
Wednesday’s Woman–Carol Topp, CPA
I put a call out for new Wednesday’s Women, and Carol was one of the first to reply! She has a long list of talents and qualifications. What I loved most was that she is helping teenagers learn how to be entrepreneurs! And now, here’s Carol in her own words… Continue reading
Wednesday’s Woman–Jean Campbell, Can Do Street
A while ago I was trolling around cyberspace looking for things that might help Dr. J learn social skills. I found Can Do Street and invited Jean to be a Wednesday’s Woman. And now, here is Jean in her own words… Continue reading
Been There, Do That! Day 30
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 help, read this post by a dad who gives some helpful links.
Well, that is our last “Been There”! Do you have one you want to add? Please leave a comment!
Do That!
I wanted to end with this one, because it sums up my goal for Autism Awareness Month. When I asked on Facebook and Twitter for suggestions of how to reach out to special needs families, someone said…
“Think with compassion.”
If you are new to Autism Awareness month on Many Hats Mommy,
click here to read about this series.
Been There, Do That! Day 29
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!
If you are new to Autism Awareness month on Many Hats Mommy,
click here to read about this series.
Been There, Do That! Day 28
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 or on them, unless you have permission.
If you are new to Autism Awareness month on Many Hats Mommy,
click here to read about this series.
Been There, Do That! Day 27
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 than willing to donate unwanted items.
If you are new to Autism Awareness month on Many Hats Mommy,
click here to read about this series.
