It may seem a little strange to be writing about a summer family vacation in springtime, but I promised I’d share the details of our Universal Studios experience. I feel I need to follow through, and my personality simply won’t allow me to write about anything else until this vacation blog is complete! Continue reading “Our Family Vacation – Part 3: Universal Studios & Aquatica”
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Our Family Vacation – Part 2: The Happiest Place on Earth
Sorry for the delay with Part 2 of our family vacation but life has been busy.
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Our Family Vacation – Part 1: Up, Up (wait, wait, wait) and Away
We recently returned from a lovely vacation, and I thought I would share some of our experiences that made it such a memorable trip.
The C Word
I have debated writing about this, but you know me, I tend to just put it all out there, so here goes. You may have clicked on this post to figure out exactly what the ‘C word’ is or maybe you are a loyal follower and tend to read whatever I dribble on about. EitherContinue reading “The C Word”
Restrictive, Repetitive Behaviours, Electronics and Skittles
For many years, our focus with Tyson has been increasing his communication by any and all means possible. Generally, I have not given a whole lot of thought to Tyson’s repetitive behaviours as they are very much a part of Tyson’s being. They are part of what makes him the boy we adore and striveContinue reading “Restrictive, Repetitive Behaviours, Electronics and Skittles”
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
Halloween can be tricky (no pun intended) for some families with extra challenges – it was for ours. Have a read for steps we have taken to help Tyson enjoy Halloween.
Tyson & the ER
When Tyson was very little, while walking up the stairs, he slipped and split open his chin and required stitches. That event, before Tyson turned two, shaped all future visits to the Janeway Children’s Hospital emergency department. In my mind, I can still picture him wrapped in a white sheet from the neck down asContinue reading “Tyson & the ER”
Christmas, the COVID-19 Vaccine & Autism
The week leading up to Christmas Day is my favourite time in the entire year. Yes, it’s hectic with the decorating, shopping, wrapping, and cleaning but the excitement in a house when children are waiting for Santa is magical. We started our Christmas week in a very unusual way this year but it was trulyContinue reading “Christmas, the COVID-19 Vaccine & Autism”
More Than The Words 