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Autism and YOU: Putting Focus On Empowerment As A Couple
Grow old with you..
As the holidays come to an end, people anxiously think about what to do for the New Year ahead. My husband and I, on the other hand, talk about the past year and the struggles that we’ve been through not only with John and his Autism but also on our marriage, business, and life in general. Over an early morning cup of coffee goodness, we were able to explore each others’…
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My Sister, My Beacon Of Light
They say that having a sister makes one happier than the rest of mere mortals who grow up alone or with a brother. I daresay, it is! You see, I have a really special sister. Her name is Nancy and she is my beacon of light, hope and love so deep it rejuvenates me each time we bond together.
Sisters are bound together by blood. Basically, you are stuck to each other– for life! Some says a…
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Of Driving And Autism: A Road Less Traveled
Of Driving And Autism: A Road Less Traveled
Driving with Autism
I was driving along Lakeshore Drive on my way to Sobey’s when this other driver cut in front of me– twice! I have seen people running a red light, not pulling over for a siren, not following school ground speed limit, and not giving a care on whether their actions can affect others or not. That sad thing is– these people do not have autism. Yet, each of them is given a…
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Growing Up With Autism: Why Sex Education Matters?
Growing Up With Autism: Why Sex Education Matters?
Photo Credits: Universal Life Church
One of the hardest part of being an Autism parent is to discuss sex education with their kids as they near adulthood. Intimacy, indeed, is part of being human. While some kids with autism may have difficulty forging such intimate relationships with others, it cannot be denied that there are also some who, particularly in their adolescent years, want to learn…
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Starting It Right: School Days Are Here Again
Starting It Right: School Days Are Here Again
It’s that wonderful time of the year once again! Early morning coffee preparing breakfast and lunch bags lined up before our kiddos finish packing homework and bulky Science projects. Oh, how I used to fret over what menu to prepare for my kids while growing up. To most Autism parents, however, every beginning of the school year can be quite a challenge– and it definitely does not have…
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How To Implement An Autism Diet With Your Child
How To Implement An Autism Diet With Your Child
John and his fresh-from-our-garden-veggie and pasta salad
To parents like us who have children on the autism spectrum, every meal time is a battle where we often emerge as losers. Many of our kids are known to be picky eaters making a healthy autism diet a struggle. Many of them are also sensitive to various food items due to digestive issues and the likes. Think about headaches, stomach…
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Of Friendship And Travels 2017: An Autism Mom’s Journey
Of Friendship And Travels 2017: An Autism Mom’s Journey
There is an inexplicable kind of bliss when traveling with good friends in tow and of meeting strangers along the way then, turning them into friends. Just recently, my bestfriend and I went for a 7-day Alaskan Cruise– The Alaskan Vortex of Attraction Cruise to be precise– on board the Celebrity Solstice. I have been to Alaska before for the BeSafe Teaching Workshop but not on a cruise like…
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What To Eat And Not-To-Eat: A Very Special Autism Diet
What To Eat And Not-To-Eat: A Very Special Autism Diet
Photo Credits: Marnie’s Keep Fresh
Do you have a special autism diet for your child? John’s dietary regimen had been a roller coaster ride when he was younger. It’s either he can’t live without pizza and fries, or he can’t settle down without eating cake or sweets. Luckily, I was able to come across a special diet that helps enhance our mitochondrial function when he was around 9 years old and…
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Of Forever And A Lifetime Of Bliss
Of Forever And A Lifetime Of Bliss
What’s your idea of a perfect honeymoon? For us, celebrating not one but three memorable events in our lives matter a lot. For our wedding anniversary and Mother’s Day as well as my husband’s birthday, we decided to reminisce what we had done 20 years ago today. We jumped into a Hawaiian cruise ship and had a blast!
Instead of just the two of us, we decided to tag John along with us. You see,…
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Autism ACCEPTANCE: There Is So Much You Can Do
Autism ACCEPTANCE: There Is So Much You Can Do
Is the world ready for Autism Acceptance? How about you or your community? As another Autism Awareness Month passed us by, it seems pretty much evident that many are becoming more aware of autism. From all other areas across the globe, people and establishments move to raise awareness as a means to step-up acceptance level on autism. People organize fundraisers, special events, talks and forums,…
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April Autism Awareness Month: Small Victories Go A Long Way
April Autism Awareness Month: Small Victories Go A Long Way
Me and John / Brighton Autism Walk / Adam’s Hope
A report once stated that autism parents have stress similar to combat soldiers. I cannot relate to it as I have never been to combat before, but one thing is for sure—the stress and pressure can sometimes snap any parent into two. This is even more so for those who are still waiting for a diagnosis or have just been given one. The confusion, the…
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White House Goes Blue For Autism Month
On Sun, @WhiteHouse will honor World Autism Awareness Day & #LightItUpBlue to join w/ the autism awareness community https://t.co/oz7Hf2Tzbu — Sean Spicer (@PressSec) March 31, 2017 Despite Donald Trump’s false claims autism is the result of vaccinations, the White House will turn blue this weekend to honour those with the condition. “Further research into the causes and treatments for autism…
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Open World Autism Awareness Month with a Bang!
On Sun, @WhiteHouse will honor World Autism Awareness Day & #LightItUpBlue to join w/ the autism awareness community https://t.co/oz7Hf2Tzbu — Sean Spicer (@PressSec) March 31, 2017 Despite Donald Trump’s false claims autism is the result of vaccinations, the White House will turn blue this weekend to honour those with the condition. “Further research into the causes and treatments for autism…
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Cherish Every Moment – Great or Small
Cherish Every Moment – Great or Small
(An ideal day. Fishing in Belize and ending the day cooking up our catch.)
What do you cherish most in life? Do you celebrate memorable moments and let other memories go by? Or do you find something to cherish even during tough times?
As a mother to a son with autism, I completely understand what it must feel like to be on your wit’s end day after day after day. There may even be certain times…
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Adult Autism At Work: Through My Child’s Eyes
Adult Autism At Work: Through My Child’s Eyes
John, Graduation 2016
Last year was a big year for John and his autism. He graduated from Secondary Level with an award of Top Student for Open Communication in his technology class and was able to get an official Beginner’s driving license. We did struggle to find him a college that suits his interests in Culinary and finally found some hope as we join the waitlist in one of the colleges in…
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Embracing Happiness in 2017
Embracing Happiness in 2017
Life is never a bed of roses. This is even more so when you have seen autism eye to eye. I get that. There will always be challenges in our day to day living. Happiness, however, is a state of mind—and a choice. While March 20 is touted as the International Day of Happiness, you can actually celebrate “happiness” year-round, on a daily basis.
Happiness doesn’t come easy though. Like pesky…
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